Crystal Palace are the main contenders to sign Real Sociedad's 29-year-old Spanish attacking midfielder Brais Méndez this summer. Méndez, a Spanish international with four caps and one goal for his country, has a contract with the club until 2028. His current market value is €12.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Reports from January 2025 stated that West Ham had an initial offer of €60 million rejected. His release clause was said to be €60 million in December 2024.