Despite sharing common ownership with United through Ineos, Nice received very little help from their English counterparts. In contrast, Chelsea has sent several players on loan to their Ligue 1 partner, Strasbourg, through a partnership that includes buying players and placing them with their French sister club.

Maurice expressed his disappointment with the situation, stating that many deals fell through during the transfer window. He acknowledged that the club needs to recover and rebuild, but remains optimistic about their chances.

Maurice had reached out to Manchester United to explore possible solutions, including asking them to sign a player and then loan them back to Nice. However, United's priority was to sell players, rather than help their French partner.