Nice favourites to land Gael Kakuta

Nice have emerged as the leading contenders to sign Chelsea youngster Gael Kakuta on loan, according to L'Equipe.

The 20-year-old is expected to leave Stamford Bridge on a temporary basis this month, with France his likely destination.

Saint-Etienne, Dijon and Marseille have all been credited with an interest in the attacker, but it now appears that Nice are favourites to land his signature.

Nice are currently 17th in the Ligue 1 table.