Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionGet French FootballUnverified source· 1 Sept 2026
Leeds United Agree Deal for Nice Defender Melvin Bard
Leeds United have struck a loan deal for OGC Nice's Melvin Bard, per L'Équipe.
M. Bard
player
Player
Melvin Bard
Position
Defender
Current club
OGC Nice
Linked club
Leeds United
Reported deal
Season-long loan
What happened. Leeds United have reached an agreement to sign OGC Nice defender Melvin Bard on a season-long loan, according to L'Équipe.
- Bard has started both of Nice's opening matches this season.
- The 25-year-old is set to move to the Championship side.
The loan move would bolster Leeds' defensive options ahead of the transfer deadline.
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