“You’re buying someone who’s prolific” French based Journalist reveal Sunderland will make no mistake by securing the signature of 57 goals striker in 116 appearance Prolific Hitman.
Sunderland FC is actively seeking a prolific striker to bolster their attacking options for the upcoming season. The club’s forward line struggled last season, scoring only three league goals collectively, highlighting the urgent need for an experienced goalscorer.
Recent reports suggest that Alexandre Mendy, currently playing for SM Caen, has expressed interest in joining Sunderland over a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia. Mendy was quoted saying he chose Sunderland because he still has ambitions in football, rather than opting for a “golden retirement” in Saudi Arabia. However, no formal agreement has been reached between the clubs yet.
Luke Entwistle, a football analyst, believes Mendy would be a valuable addition to Sunderland. He cites Mendy’s impressive goal-scoring record in Ligue 2, where he netted 22 goals last season. Entwistle compares Mendy to Jermain Defoe, describing him as a journeyman striker with a consistent scoring record across various clubs.
The potential transfer fee for Mendy is estimated to be between £3-4 million, which would make him the most expensive signing under current owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus. Sunderland’s previous record signing under Louis-Dreyfus was Naziriy Rusyn for £2.5 million in 2023.
With the Championship season starting in less than three weeks, Sunderland faces time pressure to secure a goalscorer. The club’s management will likely try to negotiate a lower fee, given Mendy’s age (30) and contract situation (two years remaining).
If the transfer materializes, Mendy could provide the experience and goal-scoring prowess Sunderland needs to improve their attacking output in the upcoming season.