The AC Milan transfer market never stands still, with the Rossoneri club’s scouting department always keeping a close eye on the best talents in our league. According to the latest report, the Rossoneri management has turned its attention firmly towards Paul Mendy, the young Senegalese striker who plies his trade for Cagliari. The 2007-born forward is establishing himself as one of the brightest talents of his generation, attracting interest from several of Serie A's top clubs.
Who is Paul Mendy? Cagliari’s gem attracting Milan’s attention
The 19-year-old striker has caught the attention of Milan’s scouts thanks to an impressive combination of physical power and a natural eye for goal. Cagliari secured the African forward in February 2025, beating off considerable international competition. Aware of the youngster’s potential, and having brought him into the first team in March this year, the 'Sardinian' club, led by president Tommaso Giulini, immediately tied him down to a long-term contract running until June 30, 2031.
Milan’s interest in the youngster fits perfectly with the club’s ‘youth-focused’ transfer philosophy, so dear to RedBird, but the operation is expected to be complicated. Paul Mendy’s current market valuation stands at around €12 million. That already represents a significant starting figure, and it could inevitably rise if the Senegalese forward continues performing at this high level in Italy’s top flight, which forces Milan to plan a serious approach in one of the upcoming transfer windows, as relayed via Pianeta Milan.
Paul Mendy's numbers: from the Primavera to his Serie A debut
The young African striker’s rise in Sardinia is backed by impressive statistics, which help explain the strong interest from Milan’s management. During his initial spell with Cagliari’s Primavera side, Mendy completely dominated the category, recording 16 goals and five assists in his first 32 competitive appearances for the club’s youth team. Those outstanding performances prompted the Sardinian coaching staff to promote him permanently to the first team.
His impact in senior football and Serie A has been equally promising. Although he initially started on the bench to adapt to the pace of the top flight, the Senegalese striker has already found the net four times in 16 appearances.
Most recently, he scored a brace away to Atalanta to earn Fabio Pisacane’s Cagliari three valuable points in their battle for survival. His ability to make an impact both at youth level and in professional football confirms the excellent work of Milan’s scouts, who are ready to bet on the 2007-born forward as a potential future addition to the Rossoneri attack. The coming weeks will show whether Milan's interest in Mendy develops into a concrete attempt during the winter or summer transfer window.
