Nice are favourites to land Shakhtar Donetsk attacker Manor Solomon.
The Israel international was expected to join Fulham this summer.
But Nice have now stepped in to offer an alternative destination to Solomon.
The Sun says sources close to the player believe that all aspects are ready to go on the deal and that they are just awaiting the final seal from Fulham.
As the newly promoted side delay, however, Nice are trying to muscle in.
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