Crystal Palace are keen on bringing Trabzonspor defensive midfielder Batista Mendy in January, who could cost near the €20 million mark.
According to Haber, Crystal Palace are very interested in bringing midfielder Batista Mendy from Trabzonspor in the January window. The Eagles are on the lookout for midfield reinforcements in the winter market, as they would have to compete with some top continental clubs for the signature of the €20 million-rated French midfielder.
Crystal Palace does have a few problems in their team, which the club might consider addressing in the January window. More importantly, it needs an upturn in form, as its latest loss to Nottingham Forest has kept it in the bottom three.
They are already thinking ahead regarding new arrivals in January and have set their sights on Batista Mendy. The Trabzonzpor midfielder was a target in the summer, as the Eagles are set to revive their chase ahead of the winter market.
Mendy’s performances for the Turkish side this season have been catchy, and he can take up multiple positions. While being a defensive midfielder by trade, Mendy has played mainly in the centre-back role for Trabzonspor this term, which makes him a highly versatile defensive player.
Palace might need someone of this ilk, although they would face plenty of competition from some of the continental sides as well as those within England. Mendy might be attracted to the prospect of joining a Premier League side such as the Eagles, but any transfer will depend on how much the Turkish side asks for.
Trabzonspor set Batista Mendy asking price
Trabzonspor are well aware of the growing interest in Mendy ahead of the January window. They consider him a crucial part of their plans, at least this season. Hence, they are not very keen to offload him, mainly if they cannot receive the €20 million the club president wants from the sale.
Whether clubs will pay as much for the €20 million-rated French midfielder remains to be seen, Although there’s plenty of quality for them to invest in. Palace does have the finances to match the demands, although if they are genuinely interested, then there will be dialogues between the club that may result in a sale at a lower price than what’s reported.
