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By Shambhu Ajith

Modified Dec 31, 2018 15:19 GMT

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According to Mundo Deportivo (via ESPN), Barcelona will rival Real Madrid in a bid to sign Toulouse youngster Jean-Claire Todibo.

Todibo has made an impression this year, appearing 10 times for the senior team after rising through the ranks in the youth setup. The 18-year-old began his career in midfield but has now transitioned into the role of a centre-back.

Real Madrid and Barcelona have been credited with an interest in the teenager whose contract will expire in the summer.

However, the two LaLiga giants are not the only clubs that have been linked with Todibo. Inter Milan, Liverpool and Wolverhampton have also been linked with the Frenchman.

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Shambhu is a European and international football journalist at Sportskeeda who focuses on previews, listicles and news articles. An ardent Manchester United supporter since before his teenage years, he started following the Red Devils by age 10 watching MUTV on television. Shambhu is also a highly-revered rapper and a playback singer on Spotify, having a whopping 1 million monthly listeners.

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Shambhu's favorite footballer is Lionel Messi, and the Argentine attaining glory in 2022 is his favorite FIFA World Cup moment. He believes only Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland could replicate Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's rivalry in the years to come. His favorite manager is Sir Alex Ferguson due to the Scot's unmatched longevity at the top.

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