How Nice could line up next season with five familiar faces including Aaron Ramsey, Nicolas Pepe and Edinson Cavani
NICE are attracting big names to the club including the signing of Aaron Ramsey.The Welshman, 31, arrived on a free transfer earlier this summer after he agreed to terminate his Juventus contract.
Nice could have a strong Premier League influence on the team this season
Aaron Ramsey has signed for Nice on a free transferCredit: Instagram @AaronRamsey
Kasper Schmeichel has followed Ramsey to the South of FranceCredit: Getty
He was swiftly joined in the South of France by Leicester stalwart Kasper Schmeichel
Nice could add another pair of former Prem aces before the transfer window closes.
The Ligue 1 side are reportedly in talks with Edinson Cavani regarding an ambitious move for the former Man United star.
The Uruguayan, 35, has been a free agent since leaving Old Trafford at the end of last season.
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Nice are eager to add goals to their side, having drawn their opening two Ligue 1 matches 1-1 this season.
Cavani would have the pedigree to do just that – having been prolific in the French top flight for PSG prior to signing for United.
He won’t be joined by former Red Devils team-mate Alex Telles, however, with Nice missing out on their former target to Sevilla.
Boss Lucien Favre could look to Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe for more creativity.
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Reports in France suggest that Nice are closing in on a season-long loan move for the Ivorian star
It is possible Nice manager Lucien Favre could line-up with five former Prem players in his team this season, including former Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina.
While another ex-Saint Morgan Schneiderlin also plays for Nice following a four-year spell at Everton.
Fans may be familiar with defender Dante, who spent three years at Bayern Munich earlier in his career.
While he has partnered ex-Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo so far this season.
Nice’s team is brimming with young French talent, with Under-21 internationals Khephren Thuram, Amine Gouiri and Melvin Bard all players to watch.
Edinson Cavani is a free agent after leaving Man UnitedCredit: AFP
Nicolas Pepe may be heading to OGC NiceCredit: Getty More