Nice close in on Ounas

Napoli winger Adam Ounas seems increasingly likely to join Nice after Hirving Lozano took his No 11 shirt.

Gianluca Di Marzio reports Nice have surpassed Cagliari in the stakes for Ounas and are ‘confident’ of agreeing a season-long loan with option to buy.

The move took a step closer after Lozano was unveiled as Napoli’s new No 11 on Tuesday morning, despite the number previously belonging to the Algerian.

Money no longer appears to be an issue for the French club following their recent takeover by English billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

The 22-year-old was born and raised in France and previously played for Ligue 1 side Bordeaux.