HITC understands that Newcastle United have held talks over French international Jean-Clair Todibo. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe wants to bolster his defensive options, despite already securing the signing of Bournemouth’s Lloyd Kelly. Newcastle also agreed terms with Tosin Adarabioyo earlier in the summer before he instead opted for a move to Chelsea. With captain Jamal Lascelles and Sven Botman set to miss the start of the season through injury, another central defender is seen as essential by The Magpies. READ MORE – Newcastle United CEO hails new arrival who has ‘strong relationship’ with Pau…