Manchester United have reportedly lodged an offer to sign 22-year-old Portuguese full-back Nuno Mendes from Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain.
According to a report by French outlet RMC Sport, Nuno Mendes is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are scouring the market for a left-back and have set their sights on the Paris Saint-Germain full-back. They have submitted an offer to sign the 22-year-old, whose contract talks with the Ligue 1 club have reached a standstill.
The rise of Nuno Mendes at PSG
Nuno Mendes has been a solid addition to the Paris Saint-Germain dugout since arriving from Sporting CP a few years ago. PSG initially signed the young full-back prospect on loan from his boyhood club in August 2021 before completing a permanent move in the 2022 summer transfer window.
While the 22-year-old has struggled with a few fitness issues in the last three and a half years, he has made his mark whenever he has taken the field. Mendes has turned out nearly 100 times thus far for PSG while chipping in with five goals and 13 assists.
Meanwhile, the Portuguese international will enter the final 18 months of his PSG contract in a few days, leaving Les Parisiens in a spot of bother. The Ligue 1 champions are keen on tying Mendes to a new long-term deal, but the talks have reached an impasse. Meanwhile, the situation has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, including Manchester United.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Manchester United’s interest in Nuno Mendes is understandable. Luke Shaw has become a liability for the Premier League club due to his persistent fitness issues that have become a never-ending ordeal. In addition, Tyrell Malacia has lost a step in his long-term absence due to a knee injury.
So, Manchester United should invest in a new left wing-back, with Mendes emerging as a viable target. The latest report has revealed that the Red Devils have lodged an offer to sign the PSG full-back. Meanwhile, the slowing negotiations should provide Manchester United a window of opportunity.
Meanwhile, despite Manchester United’s offer, an immediate deal will unlikely see the light of day, with PSG not ready to cash in on him. So, it will be interesting to see what the future has in store for the 22-year-old Portuguese international.
