Swedish forward Isak Jansson could depart OGC Nice just one year after his arrival, with an unnamed EFL Championship club considering a concrete approach for the 24-year-old. French publication Nice-Matin understands a bid may materialise in the coming days, though the interested club has not yet been identified.
Jansson joined Nice from Rapid Vienna last summer in a deal worth €10 million, but he failed to make an impact during his debut campaign. He scored only once in 31 appearances across all competitions and did not register an assist, struggling to justify his price tag at the Allianz Riviera. The forward arrived with expectations after his move from Austria, yet he found minutes hard to come by in a competitive attacking lineup.
Outside Pantaloni’s plans
The attacker does not feature in the plans of new manager Olivier Pantaloni, who has taken charge ahead of the new season. With the French club needing to make player sales this summer, Jansson has emerged as an obvious candidate for departure as they look to reshape the squad and balance their finances.
His potential move to England’s second tier comes amid wider interest in Nice players from the Championship. Teammate Kevin Carlos is also attracting strong attention from Preston North End, suggesting the EFL could become a destination for several members of Pantaloni’s squad as the club streamlines its roster ahead of the new campaign.
What happens next
Given his lack of playing time and the manager’s stance, a transfer appears increasingly probable. The unnamed Championship club is expected to formalise their interest shortly, potentially offering Jansson a route back to regular first-team football after a disappointing spell in Ligue 1.
Any departure would likely represent a financial loss for Nice following his underwhelming single season on the Côte d’Azur. The coming days should provide clarity on whether the Swedish forward will secure a swift exit or remain in limbo as Pantaloni finalises his preferred attacking options for the campaign ahead.