French facet RC Lens are lining up a mortgage transfer for Luton City defender Teden Mengi, in accordance with experiences.
Mengi left Manchester United to affix Luton City upon their promotion to the Premier League final summer season and performed 35 video games throughout all competitions in 2023/24, however was unable to cease the Hatters from struggling a direct relegation again to the Championship.
Nonetheless, Mengi was considered one of Luton’s high particular person performers, rating first amongst his teammates in Premier League play for interceptions (57) and clearances (136).
In accordance with a report from Foot Mercato (by way of Soccer League World) earlier this summer season, Mengi’s kind had attracted the eye of Fulham, Crystal Palace and Good, though no transfer ever materialised.
Former Aston Villa striker Stan Collymore additionally instructed CaughtOffside again in April he charges Mengi so extremely that he’d ‘drive him to Villa Park tomorrow’ to finish a switch.
“I can’t be the one one who’s observed that he has all the background, the ambition to depart United at 21 to go it alone,” he mentioned in an unique interview.
“I’ve been actually impressed by his performances and I’m positive he’ll be on a number of “huge golf equipment” radars.
“He’s performed for England at all ages stage so can have had an A+ membership and worldwide grounding. Personally, I’d drive him to Villa Park tomorrow if Unai Emery fancies it.”
Lens goal ex-Man Utd defender Teden Mengi
A newer report from Foot Mercato (by way of Get Soccer Information France) has revealed Lens as the newest potential suitor for Mengi.
It’s claimed the Ligue 1 facet wish to safe the 22-year-old on a mortgage take care of the choice to make the transfer everlasting subsequent summer season.
Lens are available in the market for a centre-back with Austria worldwide Kevin Danso a reported goal of Italian giants Roma.
Mengi has already appeared twice for Luton this season, enjoying the total 90 minutes because the Hatters misplaced 4-1 to Burnley and drew 0-0 towards Portsmouth to open the brand new Championship season.