Friday, 18th April, 2014
Marseille full-back Benjamin Mendy has caught the eye of Manchester United as the 20-time English champions look for an heir to Patrice Evra’s position in the squad, according to French sports daily L’Equipe.
Mendy joined Marseille from Le Havre for a deal worth €3.5m in July last year and signed a four-year contract with the club.
| Season | Position |
|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 18th |
| 2024–25 | 14th |
| 2023–24 | 9th |
| 2022–23 | 14th |
| 2021–22 | 7th |
| Season | Position |
|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 20th |
| 2024–25 | 16th |
| 2023–24 | 14th |
| 2022–23 | 13th |
| 2021–22 | 10th |
Marseille president Vincent Labrune is unwilling to sell the highly rated youngster, but an offer in excess of €7m will test his resolve as the French club are in dire need of funds to balance the books.
Mendy has made 22 appearances for Marseille in Ligue 1 this season, scoring one goal and providing three assists.
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Manchester United are looking at other options however, with the Red Devils also tracking Sevilla left-back Alberto Moreno.
The English champions are actively looking for a replacement for the 32-year-old Evra, as the Frenchman’s contract with the club expires this summer.
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| Season | Position |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 9th (Championship) |
| 2023–24 | 5th (Championship — lost in play‑off semi‑finals) |
| 2022–23 | 9th (Championship) |
| 2021–22 | 10th (Championship) |
| 2020–21 | 19th (Premier League) |
| Season | Position |
|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 20th |
| 2024–25 | 16th |
| 2023–24 | 14th |
| 2022–23 | 13th |
| 2021–22 | 10th |
