Nice has been considering a move for Tottenham's Ben Davies for several weeks to address absences in their squad. The 32-year-old captain of the Welsh national team, who has 100 caps and 3 goals, was also a target for the club in the summer when his contract was ending, but the London club activated an optional year after they won the Europa League. Davies, who joined Spurs in 2014, has six months remaining on his contract.
He is not part of coach Thomas Frank's plans and has played only 55 minutes in all competitions since the summer. The player is a natural left-back and has also been used in a central position in recent seasons. He has also been affected by physical problems in recent months.
A deal is considered difficult because Davies has a substantial salary in England and would require a long-term contract. The replacement of Franck Haise with Claude Puel as the coach of Nice could also have an impact, which will depend on the new manager's tactical plans. Nottingham Forest have also been linked with the defender. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €5.00m.
