Manchester United recently scouted 23-year-old OGC Nice full-back Melvin Bard ahead of a potential transfer in the summer.
According to a report from HITC, Manchester United are interested in acquiring the services of Melvin Bard. The Red Devils had recently sent scouts to watch the French full-back in action in a Ligue 1 game, as they are considering making a move for him in the summer.
Manchester United are expected to undergo major changes to their squad in the summer. Their new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, who are in charge of the club’s sporting decisions, are gearing up for their first transfer window, and they have been working hard to ensure they make the right decisions.
Manchester United looking to raid OGC Nice
The Red Devils are looking to raid sister club OGC Nice ahead of next season. People who work for INEOS are well aware of the abilities of the players who can potentially make the move to Old Trafford. While they have a shortlist of multiple players, Melvin Bard is one of the players they are seriously considering making a move for.
Manchester United had sent scouts to watch Nice square up against Strasbourg in Ligue 1 over the weekend. The watchers were present in the stands to have a look at players who could potentially move to Old Trafford, and Bard was one of the players they had their eyes on. The 23-year-old French full-back had an impressive outing as his team won 3-1 on the day.
Bard came up the ranks at Lyon before joining Nice in the summer of 2021. He has been a mainstay in the Ligue 1 club’s first team over the past few seasons, and his consistent performances suggest he has a bright future ahead.
While his contract with Nice runs until the summer of 2026 and the French club do not intend on parting ways with him, Manchester United do have the financial strength to prise him away. Since INEOS own the Ligue 1 outfit, the Red Devils will surely have an advantage in their pursuit.
Manchester United desperately need a new left-back considering what they have gone through this season. Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia have struggled with injuries, and they have been without an out-and-out left-back for the majority of the season. As a result, signing a new left-sided full-back is a top priority for the club, and Bard could be an ideal signing as he will help them in the short as well as long run.
