Nice are considering battling Marseille for the signature of Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma.
The centre-back wants to make sure he is playing regularly next season in order to further his claims for a spot in the France side ahead of the 2018 World Cup.
As such, Zouma is increasingly being tipped to exit Chelsea on a loan deal and clubs in France are alive to his situation.
Marseille want to take the former Saint-Etienne man to the Stade Velodrome but, according to France Football, Nice are also firmly in the race for Zouma's signature.
The south coast club are looking closely at a potential loan deal for Zouma as they bid to reinforce their defensive options.
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Zouma has a number of potential destinations on the horizon though as La Liga giants Valencia and Italian powerhouses Inter are also keen.
Chelsea could also decide to loan Zouma to another club in the Premier League in order to keep him well adjusted to English football ahead of a return to Stamford Bridge.
