Sao Paulo 
N. Forest 
- 21 July
- 100+ views
CONFIRMED: Jhegson Méndez signs for Independiente.
Independiente beats N. Forest to sign Jhegson Méndez. The defensive midfielder leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Jhegson Méndez moving to N. Forest.
CONFIRMED: Jhegson Méndez signs for Independiente
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Jhegson Méndez's transfer to N. Forest, as reports suggest a 77% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Some better competitors for position
- Comparable age to previously attracted players
- Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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 (Cheikhou Kouyaté)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Some better competitors for position (Nicolás Domínguez, Ryan Yates )
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Nicolás Domínguez, Danilo)
Nottingham Forest 'very interested' in 26-year-old midfielder - Journalist
https://www.nottinghamforest.news - EnglishThe Reds have placed another defence-minded player on their radar.
Alternatives of N. Forest
| 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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55.8
56.9
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Lasse Berg Johnsen |
 Sporting KC
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€1.7M |
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55.7
55.7
|
Héctor Herrera |
 Houston
|
€0.3M |
|
55.7
56.8
|
Younes Bakiz |
 Silkeborg
|
€1.2M |
|
55.6
55.6
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Moustapha Name |
 CFR Cluj
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€0.2M |
|
55.6
56.6
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Naby Keïta |
 Ferencvaros
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€0.6M |
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55.5
56.0
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Gustavo Sangaré |
 Noah
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€0.3M |
|
55.5
56.3
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Mathieu Choinière |
 LAFC
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€0.4M |
|
55.4
56.0
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Dragoș Nedelcu |
 CSA Steaua
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€78.7K |
Other interesting rumors
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilaix Moriba | 18-07-2026 | Report | |
| Xaver Schlager | 16-07-2026 | Report | |
| Arne Engels | 14-07-2026 | Report | |
| Givairo Read | 10-07-2026 | Report | |
| Curtis Jones | 01-07-2026 | Report | |
| Christ Inao Oulaï | 27-06-2026 | Report | |
| Bailey Rice | 04-05-2026 | Report | |
| Archie Brown | 01-05-2026 | Report |
Jhegson Méndez
DM, M (C)
Skill: 53.5
Pot: 53.5
Team
Independiente
Independiente
Contract Until
30 Dec 26
ETV
€0.4M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.3M – €0.4M
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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 29 years old (1997/04/26) and he is 175cm 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 €0.3M and €0.4M. His last transfer was from Sao Paulo to Independiente in 2025. Independiente got Jhegson Méndez for free.
Jhegson Méndez latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
