Melvin Bard due to arrive for Leeds medical this lunchtime after injury blow

Melvin Bard is set to undergo his medical ahead of a move from OGC Nice to Leeds United.

Daniel Farke has been keen on defensive reinforcements throughout the summer.

Nico Elvedi and Tarik Muharemovic have come in to add to the centre of defence.

Wing-back options are now on the agenda with just hours remaining until the window slams shut.

Bard looks set to come through the door at Thorp Arch as Leeds deal with their latest injury blow.

When will Melvin Bard undergo his Leeds medical?

There is no waiting around with the transfer deadline coming into effect from 11pm on Tuesday.

Things appear to be going well as a move for Bard looks to be ever closer to completion.

That comes after Isaac Johnson reported on Tuesday that the Frenchman is set to arrive at Thorp Arch within an hour.

The left-back's medical should get underway and leave upwards of eight hours remaining to organise a deal before the window shuts.

Bard is viewed as a market opportunity in Yorkshire as cover in left-back, as Joe Rodon's injury has raised further concerns in LS11.

How has Joe Rodon's injury impacted Leeds United?

The Wales international was forced off after just 34 minutes as Brentford travelled to Elland Road.

That was certainly a blow, but did afford Elvedi a chance to make his debut in Yorkshire.

There is still clear frustration at Leeds to lose the defender and has prompted them into life on deadline day.

That comes despite Johnson reporting that there is no timeframe on the injury.

Despite that, it has still prompted Leeds to make a move for Bard as the need for defensive cover became more clear.