Man Utd 
- 14 December
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Attack-minded full-back on Man Utd’s shortlist for summer market
Will Melvin Bard leave Nice and join Man Utd?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Rumours suggest Man Utd is keen on Melvin Bard, yet with a probability of only 44%, the move remains uncertain. Here is why.
- Man Utd has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Melvin Bard.
- At the moment, one of Man Utd's best players already plays in the same position as Melvin Bard.
- Man Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Melvin Bard (25).
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Diogo Dalot, Luke Shaw)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia)
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Key player as direct competitor (Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia)
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Some better competitors for position (Diogo Dalot, Luke Shaw)
Alternatives of Man Utd
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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71.1
71.1
|
Ferland Mendy |
 Real Madrid
|
€11.8M |
|
71.1
71.1
|
Diego Rico |
 Getafe
|
€1M |
|
71.1
71.4
|
Julian Ryerson |
 Dortmund
|
€21.7M |
|
71.0
73.4
|
Benjamin Henrichs |
 RB Leipzig
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€12.9M |
|
71.0
72.0
|
Emerson Royal |
 Flamengo
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€10.7M |
|
70.9
80.0
|
Wesley |
 Roma
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€26.3M |
|
70.6
75.3
|
Fabiano Parisi |
 Fiorentina
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€6.1M |
|
70.6
73.7
|
Nuno Tavares |
 Lazio
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€22.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Affengruber | 10-12-2025 | Report | |
| Nilson Angulo | 08-12-2025 | Report | |
| Said El Mala | 05-12-2025 | Report | |
| Christos Mouzakitis | 03-12-2025 | Report | |
| Federico Valverde | 01-12-2025 | Report | |
| Melker Ellborg | 14-11-2025 | Report | |
| Karim Adeyemi | 14-11-2025 | Report | |
| Scott McTominay | 12-11-2025 | Report |
Melvin Bard
D (CL), M (L)
Skill: 67.7
Pot: 73.7
Team
Nice
Nice
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€17M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€15.3M – €18.7M
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Who is Melvin Bard?
Melvin Bard (FRA) is a a wing back and currently plays for Nice. Melvin Bard is 25 years old (2000/11/06) and he is 173cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 26. Melvin Bard has also been used as an inverted wing back, a ball playing defender, a stopper and as a ball winning defender.
Melvin Bard's current transfer value is between €15.3M and €18.7M. His last transfer was from Lyon to Nice in 2021. Nice paid Lyon €3M for Melvin Bard.
Melvin Bard latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
