Papy Mendy asked to leave Watford in the January transfer window. Assistant sporting director Valon Behrami said that Mendy has been very professional and has a great attitude. Behrami stated that Mendy provides high intensity in training sessions but also wants to play. The assistant sporting director confirmed that Mendy is one of the players who would like to go and play, and that if he does not have the chance to play many minutes, he will look for something. Gracia resigned just before deadline day and Mendy remained at Watford.

AS Monaco has made inquiries about the situation of Nampalys Mendy at Watford FC. The inquiry is particularly due to numerous injuries in the defensive midfielder position at AS Monaco, where the 33-year-old Senegalese player was trained. Mendy's contract expires on June 30, 2026. The player has 35 international caps and has also been linked with Arka Gdynia. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €1.20m.