Forest Green Rovers are set to lose defensive midfielder Laurent Mendy to a club-record £1 million transfer to Scottish Premiership side Hearts.
What’s happening with Laurent Mendy?
Laurent Mendy, the French defender who joined Forest Green from Macclesfield FC in July 2025, is on the verge of completing a move to Hearts. The deal, reported by journalist Pete O’Rourke, would smash Forest Green’s previous transfer record and bring in close to £1 million for the club. Mendy, who wears the number 6 shirt, has been a key figure at The New Lawn since his arrival last summer.
Why this matters for Forest Green
Forest Green finished 7th in the National League last season with 81 points from 46 games, 27 points behind league winners York. Their recent form has been shaky, with just two wins in their last five matches, including a 1-0 loss to Boreham Wood on April 29, 2026. Mendy’s departure leaves a gap in defence and midfield as the club prepares for a new campaign.
What comes next for Forest Green?
With the new season yet to start, Forest Green must now find a replacement for Mendy. The club’s summer recruitment will be under scrutiny as they aim to build on last season’s 82 goals scored and 52 conceded record. Hearts, meanwhile, will add defensive steel as they push for a top-six finish after a strong second-place finish in the 2025-26 Scottish Premiership.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 7th in National League, 81 pts, 23W-12D-11L from 46 games, recent form WLWDW.
