Leeds United have made a decisive €15 million bid to sign Jérémie Boga from OGC Nice, as the Premier League newcomers look to reinforce their squad with the experienced Ivorian international.
The 28-year-old winger, who came through Chelsea’s youth academy and previously featured for Birmingham City during a loan spell, has attracted renewed interest from English football.
Leeds, back in the Premier League after promotion, are eager to bring in proven talent and see Boga as a player capable of injecting flair and pace into their attack.
Although Turkish side Trabzonspor have been in discussions with OGC Nice over a loan move, negotiations between the two clubs remain unresolved.
Trabzonspor are reportedly offering a loan deal valued at €10.5 million in total, but Leeds’ outright purchase proposal could sway the balance in their favour. The French club is believed to be holding out for a €15 million fee — exactly the amount Leeds are willing to pay.
This latest development could significantly shift Boga’s future. Nice may find the Leeds proposal more appealing than Trabzonspor’s loan structure, particularly as it meets their valuation in full.
Boga, whose contract with Nice runs until June 2027, is said to be open to a Premier League return — a league he knows well from his early career in England.
The Ivorian winger has had a varied career across Europe. After developing at Chelsea, he embarked on loan spells before permanent moves to clubs such as Sassuolo and Atalanta in Serie A, where he showcased his dribbling and attacking threat.
In 2023, he joined Nice, adding Ligue 1 to his list of top-flight experiences. Despite his current market valuation being around €10 million according to Transfermarkt, Leeds appear willing to meet the French club’s asking price to secure his signature.
Boga’s annual salary currently stands at €2.78 million, a figure that would likely be matched or exceeded should the move to Elland Road materialise.
His ability to adapt to various European leagues and his prior exposure to English football make him a valuable asset for a club eager to establish themselves in the Premier League once again.
While Trabzonspor remain in the picture, their proposal may now be overshadowed by Leeds’ direct approach. The Turkish club had been seen as front-runners in recent weeks, but the uncertainty surrounding the structure of their deal and its lower financial value could tilt the situation decisively in Leeds’ favour.
As it stands, OGC Nice are expected to assess both offers carefully. The coming days will likely prove crucial in determining where Boga will play next season.
For Leeds, who are actively rebuilding their squad for the challenges of top-tier English football, securing a player of Boga’s calibre would be a statement of intent.
The Ivorian international’s next destination now appears to rest in the hands of Nice, who must decide whether to bank on immediate financial return or explore the loan route. Either way, Jérémie Boga is edging closer to a fresh chapter — and a potential Premier League return.
