French midfielder Batista Mendy has one year remaining on his contract at Trabzonspor after returning from a loan spell at Sevilla FC, and is attracting interest. The 26-year-old is being considered by Villarreal as a potential replacement if Pape Gueye departs. However, the Spanish club faces competition from Werder Bremen, and it is reported that they are more advanced in the process. Torino is also mentioned as an interested party. Mendy, a former France U19 international, joined Trabzonspor in September 2023. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €7.50m.