French outlet RMC Sport claims Ligue 1 side OGC Nice are interested in two managers that are on Leeds United’s shortlist, in the form of Lorient gaffer Regis Le Bris – and Graham Potter, who was of course sacked by Chelsea.
Nice confirmed over the weekend that they will be parting company with Didier Digard, a name eagle-eyed Premier League fans will remember from his time at Middlesbrough. Nice are owned by British chemicals company INEOS.
It has seen Nice sign the likes of Aaron Ramsey, Ross Barkley, Joe Bryan and Kasper Schmeichel over the past 12 months. That is perhaps part of the reason that Nice are interested in hiring Potter, who is being linked with plenty.
The report states, though, that interest from Leeds, Leicester and Palace has seen Nice cool their interest in Potter. Le Bris, meanwhile, has caught the eye in Ligue 1 this season. In his first season, he has guided Lorient to tenth.
A wonderful season for Lorient, who finished 16th last season – especially, given it was Le Bris’ first season. The Sun say Leeds want the Lorient gaffer. But now, RMC say plenty of Nice board members are keen to bring in Le Bris.
Nice interested in two managers on Leeds shortlist; Le Bris and Potter
So it looks as if that while Nice are keen on Potter, that interest has subsided due to English clubs wanting him. A move to Palace looks the most-likely for Potter, given they are in the Premier League and in need of a new manager.
Le Bris looks more likely for both Leeds and Nice. Especially, after his comments on the weekend. He says that he will make a decision on his future in the next few days. Those at Leeds and Nice will be waiting to hear his next step.
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