Trabzonspor Pursues Batista Mendy and Ahmetcan Kaplan in Transfer Window

Trabzonspor is negotiating the future of French midfielder Batista Mendy, who spent last season on loan at Sevilla. The club has set a release price of about €5 million and is in talks with several interested teams. Coach Fatih Tekke has decided to include Mendy in the pre‑season camp to evaluate him further, with a final decision expected once offers are received.

The club is also assessing local defender Ahmetcan Kaplan to strengthen its back line after injuries to other centre‑backs. Kaplan’s current club has asked for a €7 million fee, which the Turkish side considers high. Despite the cost, Kaplan’s profile as a left‑footed stopper matches Trabzonspor’s defensive needs, and the club is weighing options to meet the demand.