Sao Paulo 
Nottingham 
- 14 December
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CONFIRMED: Jhegson Méndez signs for Independiente.
Independiente beats Nottingham to sign Jhegson Méndez. The defensive midfielder leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Jhegson Méndez moving to Nottingham.
CONFIRMED: Jhegson Méndez signs for Independiente
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Jhegson Méndez's transfer to Nottingham, as reports suggest a 77% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- There are few players in the current Nottingham squad who are considered better in the same position, which enhances Jhegson Méndez's chances of playing a key role within the team.
- Nottingham has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Jhegson Méndez (28).
- Nottingham has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Jhegson Méndez.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Ibrahima Sangaré (Defensive Midfielder, CIV), Cheikhou Kouyaté)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Some better competitors for position (Nicolás Domínguez, Danilo)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Danilo, Nicolás Domínguez)
Nottingham Forest 'very interested' in 26-year-old midfielder - Journalist
The Reds have placed another defence-minded player on their radar.
Alternatives of Nottingham
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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55.3
56.0
|
Xu Xin |
 Shanghai Port
|
€0.4M |
|
55.3
55.5
|
Omar Arjoune |
 Difaa
|
€0.3M |
|
55.3
56.4
|
Jacob Lungi Sørensen |
 Brann
|
€0.9M |
|
55.3
56.7
|
Manu García |
 Sporting
|
€2.1M |
|
55.3
57.1
|
Görkem Sağlam |
 Hatayspor
|
€0.5M |
|
55.2
55.6
|
Samuel Leach Holm |
 Hacken
|
€0.9M |
|
55.2
55.2
|
Jay Fulton |
 Swansea
|
€0.3M |
|
55.1
55.1
|
Jacopo Petriccione |
 Catanzaro
|
€0.4M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Doig | 12-12-2025 | Report | |
| Stefan de Vrij | 03-12-2025 | Report | |
| Jack Hinshelwood | 27-11-2025 | Report | |
| Rico Lewis | 17-08-2025 | Report | |
| Mads Bidstrup | 06-08-2025 | Report | |
| Jacob Ramsey | 21-07-2025 | Report | |
| Ben Gannon-Doak | 14-07-2025 | Report | |
| James McAtee | 11-07-2025 | Report |
Jhegson Méndez
DM, M (C)
Skill: 53.1
Pot: 53.6
Team
Independiente
Independiente
Contracted Until
31 Dec 26
ETV
€0.8M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.7M – €1.0M
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Who is Jhegson Méndez?
Jhegson Méndez (ECU) is a a deep lying playmaker and currently plays for Independiente. Jhegson Méndez is 28 years old (1997/04/26) and he is 180cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 21. Jhegson Méndez has also been used as a holding midfielder and as a box to box midfielder.
Jhegson Méndez's current transfer value is between €0.7M and €1.0M. His last transfer was from Sao Paulo to Independiente in 2025. Independiente got Jhegson Méndez for free.
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