Malmö FF in talks for Trabzonspor midfielder Batista Mendy

Malmö FF are in talks to sign Trabzonspor midfielder Batista Mendy as Gaute Helstrup looks to reinforce a squad that just suffered its first defeat under his management (1). The 2–1 loss to Elfsborg at Eleda Stadion exposed several weaknesses, and midfield is a clear priority with interest building around Otto Rosengren. Mendy, who has also drawn attention from Sevilla, would add steel to a side that sits eighth in the Allsvenskan after 14 rounds. Your team is three points off the Europa League places and needs to steady itself quickly.