According to The Athletic, the new Olympique de Marseille coach Bruno Genesio has a significant interest in Jean-Clair Todibo, who is currently with West Ham. Jean-Clair Todibo does not intend to play in the Championship next season and is looking for a new club. He is reportedly motivated by the idea of joining the team that finished 5th in the last Ligue 1 season. Financial constraints at Olympique de Marseille complicate the transfer, and the club is currently not able to present an offer that would convince West Ham. West Ham currently refuses to consider a loan for Jean-Clair Todibo.

Jean-Clair Todibo wants to leave West Ham following the club's relegation, and Marseille are his strongest admirers, considering him an ideal defensive player. However, Marseille's financial constraints are severe, and they must sell before making any significant expenditure. The club's preferred structure is a loan with an option to buy, but West Ham are not willing to consider this. West Ham insist on their valuation, which Marseille cannot reach without outgoing transfers. Todibo returned to pre-season training but has had disagreements with several managers, including Nuno. He told the Portuguese Head Coach that he would never play for him again after being substituted in a loss at Newcastle United.

A return to France is a possibility for Jean-Clair Todibo, as Ligue 1 side Marseille showed interest in him earlier this month. The defender is expected to leave West Ham United following their relegation to the Championship, and it has been claimed that he does not want to play under manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Besides Marseille, other clubs are interested in the 26-year-old. According to French journalist Justin Favre, Turkish club Fenerbahce is working to sign him on a loan deal that includes an option to buy. The French international, who has two caps for his country, made 23 Premier League appearances in the 2025/2026 season. His contract with West Ham is valid until 2029, and his Transfermarkt market value is €22.00m.