Overview
- Manchester City are evaluating the Elche talent for upcoming windows under sporting chief Hugo Viana, with reports also linking Arsenal to the chase.
- Juventus have tracked Mendoza since the U20 World Cup and watched him again during November duty with Spain U21, according to Italian reports.
- Elche extended Mendoza’s deal in August 2025 to 2028 and inserted a €20 million release clause after rejecting summer approaches from Saudi clubs and Como.
- The 20-year-old has 10 appearances and two goals across competitions this season, plus a recent assist for Spain U21 after impressing at the U20 World Cup.
- Reports frame him as a deep-lying playmaker suited to Juventus’ plans, with Spanish coverage drawing stylistic comparisons to Pedri.