Espanyol is reported to have made an offer for Batista Mendy, who is currently with Trabzonspor, exploring a loan deal with an option to purchase. However, Sevilla and Betis have also expressed their interest in Mendy. Espanyol's proposal included sharing the salary equally and a non-mandatory purchase option of 10 million, which Trabzonspor declined. The 25-year-old French midfielder is under contract with Trabzonspor until 2027 and has previously played for Nantes and Angers. Despite inquiries from Sevilla and Betis, Espanyol seems to have progressed the fastest in negotiations. Nevertheless, it remains difficult for Espanyol to agree to such a high purchase option, particularly after they were unable to meet Roma's 8 million asking price for Kumbulla. Transfermarkt values Mendy at €10 million.