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West Ham move fast for Melvin Bard deal as defender one step from exit
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West Ham are in the race for Melvin Bard 's signature before the transfer deadline.
The French defender could be an ideal replacement for El Hadji Malick Diouf .
The Hammers lost Diouf to Premier Le ague side Brentford in a £40million deal on Friday.
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Nuno Espirito Santo is on the lookout for a new player in that position, as he currently only has Ollie Scarles.
The E20 side have until 11pm on Tuesday to complete a deal for the Nice star.
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West Ham face competition for Melvin Bard signature
West Ham have seemingly identified Bard as the solution to their issue at left-back.
Transfer specialist Santi Aouna claimed via X on Monday that the East London side are coming strong for the defender and he could leave for England.
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However, he also mentioned Premier League side Leeds United , so there is tough competition for his services.
Nice have reached an agreement with Niels Nkounkou , and are "one step away" from a deal, so they may be willing to let Bard depart.
West Ham remaining transfer plan revealed as Edvin Austbo breakthrough made Who is Bard and what will he bring to West Ham?
Bard is a vastly experienced full-back, with 168 appearances in Ligue 1 to his name.
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