Benfica ‘interested in’ Nobel Mendy, but Rui Costa faces competition

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·03 de maio de 2026

Benfica ‘interested in’ Nobel Mendy, but Rui Costa faces competition

Record writes that Benfica are interested in 21-year-old centre-back Nobel Mendy, who is on loan at Rayo Vallecano, with Atalanta and Nottingham Forest also in the frame.

The link first surfaced in Spain, and the report adds that Rui Costa’s hierarchy have been tracking the player for some time.

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Even so, Benfica will only move after resolving Nicolás Otamendi’s contract renewal.

Although he belongs to Real Betis, Rayo Vallecano hold a purchase option. If the Madrid club trigger it, any Benfica bid would have to go through Vallecas.

Mendy has played 23 matches this season, scoring two goals in 1,633 minutes, and is valued at 6 million euros. His form has alerted several European sides.

Source: Glorioso 1904