The Hammers have already put in a bid for the French defender, who is a wanted man.

Per Sky Sports, the £25.4 million bid has already been rejected by the INEOS-owned French club.

Their owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe had suggested that Todibo wanted to go to Manchester United.

However, the clashing ownership of those two clubs means a deal cannot be done, per UEFA rules.

West Ham are hoping to secure Todibo as a replacement for Angelo Ogbonna, who has left the club.