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West Ham have launched an ambitious plan to sign one of the most in-demand center backs in Europe. The Hammers have reportedly bid €35m for Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo. Sky Sports has reported that the bid was rejected. Other outlets claim Nice will hold out for €50m or more. West Ham’s current record record signing is Lucas Paquetá, who they signed from Lyonnais for around €60m. Betting scandal aside, Paquetá rapidly became one of the best players at his position and helped West Ham reach another level. Todibo has the chance to do the same. Kurt Zouma and Konstantinos Mavropanos are solid Premier League center backs, but neither are as good with the ball at their feet as Todibo. A player with the Frenchman’s skills will be essential to playing more progressive football under new ...

With the summer 2024 transfer window opening up, it's time to take a look at the best center backs available on the market. The center back position has become increasingly coveted in world football, as top clubs want to have solutions to the best forwards in the world. As Antonio Rudiger showed everyone in the Champions League quarterfinals against Manchester CIty and Erling Haaland, a world-class center back can make the difference between winning it all or sitting at home. Here are the 10 best available center backs on the summer 2024 transfer market, ranked in order. 10. Jonathan Tah, Bayer Leverkusen Jonathan Tah appears to be closing in on a transfer to Bayern Munich, who already signed underrated Stuttgart talent Hiroki Ito as part of their move to overhaul their defense....

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Are West Ham willing to pay what it takes to sign a true top CB?

Ranking the 10 best available center backs on the summer 2024 transfer market