Paris Saint-Germain will be open to negotiating a deal for Nuno Mendes amid the 22-year-old Portuguese full-back’s links with Manchester United.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Nuno Mendes is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are scouring the market for a left wing-back heading into the two transfer windows next year, with the Paris Saint-Germain full-back emerging as a target. The Ligue 1 champions are open to initiating negotiations regarding the Portuguese international, valued at around €70 million.
The slow rise of Nuno Mendes
Nuno Mendes has established himself as one of the best young full-backs in the world in recent seasons. The highly-rated left-back has excelled in his spells with Paris Saint-Germain and Sporting CP, although he has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining the former from the latter.
PSG initially signed Mendes on a season-long loan deal from Sporting CP in August 2021 before completing a permanent move in the subsequent summer transfer window in 2022. However, fitness issues have blighted the 22-year-old, although he has managed nearly 100 appearances thus far while chipping in with five goals and 13 assists.
Meanwhile, Mendes’s progress and potential have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Manchester United are among the prospective suitors vying for the signature of the Portuguese international. Meanwhile, PSG will be open to kick-starting negotiations regarding the youngster, who will cost around €70 million.
What next?
Manchester United’s interest in Nuno Mendes is understandable. The Red Devils are scouring the market for a new left wing-back heading into the two transfer windows next year amid Luke Shaw’s never-ending fitness issues. In addition, Tyrell Malacia has been slow off the blocks since returning from a long-term injury layoff this season.
So, Manchester United must invest in a top-notch left-back, considering the wing-back positions are so crucial to Ruben Amorim’s system. Mendes has thus emerged as a viable target, with the latest update boosting the Premier League club’s prospects.
While PSG’s asking price of €70 million poses a problem for Manchester United, it is unclear if the Ligue 1 champions are open to negotiating the price tag. It will be interesting to see if the 22-year-old Portuguese international lands in the Premier League next year.
