Aston Villa are exploring a deal to sign Jean-Clair Todibo from West...

Aston Villa are exploring a deal to sign Jean-Clair Todibo from West Ham United.The club had been progressing in talks to sign Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge on an initial loan with a €30million obligation. However, the deal is currently off, with Crystal Palace stepping up negotiations to sign the 22-year-old Ecuador defender.This has led to Villa exploring alternatives, with Todibo viewed as a cheaper and alternative target.