Jean-Clair Todibo undergoes medical at Lens ahead of loan move from West Ham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:55 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Jean-Clair Todibo is undergoing a medical with RC Lens in northern France as he prepares for a loan move from West Ham United. The 26-year-old defender's exit follows West Ham's relegation to the EFL Championship this summer. While Aston Villa and Olympique de Marseille expressed interest in Todibo, a transfer to Lens has emerged as the most likely option. An agreement between Lens and West Ham has been reached, and Todibo is now making financial concessions to facilitate the move, which will not include a buy option. The loan provides Todibo with the opportunity to compete in the UEFA Champions League this season.
- •Todibo joins Lens on loan from West Ham
- •Transfer follows West Ham's EFL Championship relegation
- •Aston Villa and Marseille expressed interest
- •No buy option included in the loan agreement
- •Todibo's loan move opens Champions League opportunities
- 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — West Ham’s Jean-Clair Todibo undergoing Lens medical ahead of loan move
"West Ham United defender Jean-Clair Todibo (26) is undergoing a medical ahead of a loan move to RC Lens, as per a report from RMC Sport.It has been expected that Todibo would leave West Ham this summe...
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