AS Saint-Étienne, which is currently second in Ligue 2, is interested in signing 21-year-old OGC Nice defender Antoine Mendy, according to information from Média Foot. The Senegalese international also holds French nationality and is under contract with Nice until June 2028. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €4 million. Saint-Étienne has already made inquiries and may attempt to sign the player during the next transfer window to prepare for a potential promotion to Ligue 1. However, the club faces competition, as German club Wolfsburg is also monitoring the defender, according to exclusive information from Africafoot. Mendy has earned 5 caps for Senegal and has made 15 appearances in Ligue 1 during the current season.