West Ham United's capture of Jean-Clair Todibo could open up three of the club's existing defenders to leave the club, according to reports.
The Hammers announced the £35m transfer of Todibo from Ligue 1 side Nice on Saturday, reportedly beating Italian giants Juventus to his signature.
Todibo is the seventh signing in what has been a busy summer for West Ham, who have also signed Max Kilman, Luis Guilherme, Crysencio Summerville, Niclas Fullkrug, Guido Rodriguez and Wes Foderingham as they push back for new manager Julen Lopetegui.
However, with so many arrivals, departures will inevitably follow.
Veteran defender Angelo Ogbonna has been released, but the Italian could be joined on the exit door at the London Stadium by three other defenders as the Hammers look to clean up the squad ahead of Lopetegui's tenure.
According to HITC, Kurt Zouma is closing in on a move to the United Arab Emirates team, Shabab Al-Ahli.
Their report also states that Nayef Aguerd and Konstantinos Mavropanos could be sold this summer as West Ham look to reduce their wage bill.
With both Todibo and Kilman on the books, it's hard to see the aforementioned trio getting the game time they desire but while it's hard to see all three leaving in the same window, it wouldn't be surprising to see at least one or two traded.
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