Manchester United could sign one of the best defenders in the French league

Manchester United is in negotiations to sign the French defender Melvin Bard from Nice. This is reported by Give me Sport.

It is noted that the connection between INEOS and Nice could facilitate the potential deal for Manchester United's new co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The Manchester club hopes that the French footballer will enhance the capabilities of the coaching staff and provide more options for the defensive line.

The 23-year-old Bard is having an impressive season at Nice. The left-back has played 28 matches in all competitions, contributing with two assists.

Bard has represented various youth teams for France, but has not yet been called up to the senior national team. Transfermarkt values the player at €12 million, and his contract with the club on the French Riviera expires in two years.

Nice currently sits in fifth place in the Ligue 1 standings, while the Red Devils are sixth in the Premier League.