French connection on cards for Boufal

SOUTHAMPTON bad boy Sofiane Boufal has been offered the chance to return to France by joining Nice on loan.

Morocco international Boufal has no future at the Saints after clashing with boss Mark Hughes last term and was left out of the club’s pre-season tour of China.

The attacking midfielder (above) has scored just three goals in 50 Premier League appearances since arriving at St Mary’s from Lille in August 2016.