Manchester City and Arsenal are among the clubs in the mix to sign Elche CF’s Rodrigo Mendoza.
On Monday, Tuttosport reported Manchester City and Real Madrid are following the 20-year-old. It was also said Juventus are hoping to get ahead of these two clubs in the transfer race.
A day later, Información stated Arsenal have regularly sent their scouts to Spain to watch him live in action this season.
Il Messaggero mentions both Manchester City and Arsenal when covering the latest on the Serie A side.
Juventus are looking improve their midfield in the winter market and have identified Mendoza as a target. They haven’t taken any concrete steps to sign him but are constantly monitoring him.
The Old Lady will have to be wary of the competition from Manchester City, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Al-Ittihad.
Elche plan to retain the Spain U21 international until the end of this season. It won’t be easy because of the Premier League duo and other clubs.
It’s claimed Manchester City, Arsenal and two other clubs could launch an ‘assault’ to sign Mendoza in January. In short, Pep Guardiola’s side and the Gunners could be involved in a battle for the Spaniard.
He has a €20m release clause in a contract that expires in 2028. The report claims Elche are willing to negotiate for less than his €20m clause. This would likely allow them to include bonuses and a sell-on clause.
Mendoza has played 10 matches this season.