Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationGet French FootballUnverified source· 31 Aug 2026
West Ham and Leeds in race for Nice full-back Bard
Two Premier League clubs are reportedly chasing the French defender's signature.
M. Bard
player
Player
Melvin Bard
Position
Full-back
Current club
OGC Nice
Linked clubs
West Ham United, Leeds United
What happened. West Ham United and Leeds United are reportedly competing to sign OGC Nice full-back Melvin Bard, according to Foot Mercato.
- Bard is 25 years old.
- The French defender is also said to be attracting interest from elsewhere.
A transfer battle could heat up as both clubs seek defensive reinforcements.
Read the full story at Get French Football →
West Ham
LeedsMore to read
Get French Football
Official | Leeds United sign OGC Nice full-back Melvin Bard on loan
BBC Sport
Leeds close in on Nice defender Bard
Get French Football
Leeds United reach agreement to sign OGC Nice’s Melvin Bard
GiveMeSport
Leeds Agree Loan Deal to Sign French Star
GiveMeSport
West Ham in Advanced Talks to Sign Leeds Star Joel Piroe
