Nice are emerging as a possible destination for Manchester City outcast Samir Nasri.
Nasri, back from a successful season on loan at Sevilla, has two years left on his £180,000-a-week City contract.
He has performed well on their pre-season tour but Pep Guardiola's squad is awash with midfield talent and the 30-year-old is up for sale, with City hoping for a fee close to £10million.
'He knows the situation,' said Guardiola.
Ambitious Nice came to Liverpool's aid last year when they were desperate to find a home for Mario Balotelli.