Recently we reported that Monaco midfielder Nampalys Mendy was a target for United.
Described as the ‘next Makelele’ the option of acquiring him on a free transfer looked a clever one. However, neither club nor player, or even agent for that matter, had commented on the rumours; until now.
Speaking in French newspaper L’Equipe, Mendy has stated United are likely to remain a dream.
He said: “This [United] is the club of my dreams, it proves that I did good things, but I want to stay in France. I’ve already made my choice.”
Mendy is currently on holiday in Morocco, and intends to finalise his future upon his return.
L’Equipe claim that their own sources suggest that Mendy has agreed to sign for fellow Ligue One club, Nice, after signing a pre-contract agreement with them ‘months ago.’
At 20, he does not intend to renew his deal at Monaco but denied it was down to the recent addition of Joao Moutinho, and intention to carry on spending, potentially blocking his development.
He said: “It is not because of the competition. That it does not scare me. Everywhere I go, there will be. And it is not the fault of Ranieri. If there was just him, I would have continued. It’s just that many things I disliked in the renegotiation of my contract.”
United will no doubt continue to monitor his development as it progresses in Ligue One next season.
