Manchester United 'open talks to sign Ligue 1 left-back'
The 23-year-old spent the latter stages of his youth career at Lyon, progressing to first-team level in 2019, and he made 19 appearances for the club before moving to Nice in 2021.
Bard has featured on 109 occasions for his current side, scoring twice and registering four assists, including 28 outings in all competitions during the 2023-24 campaign.
According to the London Evening Standard, Man United are currently in talks over a deal for Bard in the upcoming market, as a new left-back has become a priority for the club.
The report claims that Nice are keen to open talks with the Frenchman over a new and improved contract, as his current deal is due to expire in the summer of 2026.
Left-back has become a problematic position for Man UnitedHowever, a move to Man United this summer is seen as possible, with the English club's new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe having ownership of Nice via his INEOS group.
Luke Shaw is Man United's undisputed first-choice left-back when fit and available, but the England international has been restricted to just 15 appearances this season due to injury.
The ex-Southampton youngster has been missing since aggravating a muscular problem against Luton Town on February 18, and although he is on course to return before the end of the season, there are concerns over the amount of injuries that he is picking up at this stage of his career.
Back-up left-back Tyrell Malacia, meanwhile, has not made a single appearance this term due to a knee injury which has required two separate operations.
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