Overview
- Il Messaggero, relayed by Football Insider, reports both clubs are readying January approaches, with no agreement in place.
- Further tracking is cited from Real Madrid, Juventus, Como and Al-Ittihad, whose bid last summer was reportedly rejected at around £17 million.
- Coverage places Mendoza’s release clause at about €20m/£17–18m, with suggestions Elche could consider a sale below that figure.
- Mendoza has featured in 10 league matches for Elche this season with two goals after helping their promotion last term.
- The academy graduate is described as a technically gifted, versatile midfielder, compared by some outlets to Pedri and Cesc Fàbregas, and he has Spain U21 caps.