Paris FC weigh €10m move for versatile Nice defender Antoine Mendy

Paris FC have identified OGC Nice defender Antoine Mendy as a priority target as they look to strengthen their back line during the transfer window.

The French club are particularly interested in the 22-year-old’s versatility. Mendy, who is Senegalese, can operate both as a right-back and as a central defender, giving Paris FC an option capable of covering more than one position in defence.

Contact has already begun between the parties involved, and Paris FC could make an opening proposal soon, according to information from Papa Ousmane Kasse. The club are seriously considering the move as they assess their defensive options and determine the make-up of their squad for the new season.

However, OGC Nice are not expected to allow Mendy to leave for a reduced fee. The club are understood to be seeking about €10m before considering his departure. That figure is also in line with the defender’s current estimated market value on Transfermarkt.

Mendy remains under contract with Nice until 30 June 2028, meaning the club are under no immediate contractual pressure to sell. Any move to Paris FC is likely to depend in part on decisions made over the composition of the Parisian side’s defence in the coming period.

Those decisions could either accelerate negotiations or slow down the discussions between the clubs. Paris FC’s interest remains active, but the financial terms and the player’s place in their defensive plans will be significant factors in determining whether the transfer progresses.

According to exclusive information from Africafoot, Mendy is also on AS Monaco’s shortlist. The presence of interest from another French club could add further competition for his signature, although no agreement has been reported.

Mendy’s situation comes as Nice prepare to begin their Ligue 1 campaign. They will play Lorient in their opening match of the French championship, with the fixture providing the immediate focus for OGC Nice before the transfer situation develops further.

For that match, betting company 1xBet lists Nice as favourites at odds of 2.10. A draw is priced at 3.30, while a Lorient victory is listed at 3.00. The source article also refers to the option of downloading 1xBet.

For now, Paris FC’s pursuit centres on whether they can reach an agreement with Nice for a young defender whose ability to play at right-back or in central defence is central to his appeal. Mendy’s long-term contract and Nice’s €10m valuation mean Paris FC may need to decide quickly how strongly they want to pursue the deal.