Real Madrid are ready to go head-to-head with Premier League leaders Arsenal in the hunt for Elche talent Rodrigo Mendoza.
This comes amid confirmation of interest beginning to mount in the signature of the youngster.
Mendoza is for his part understood to have piqued the attentions of a whole host of clubs across Spain, Europe and beyond over the early months of the new season.
Still just 20 years of age, the starlet has taken to the challenges posed by top-flight football like a duck to water.
Mendoza has been hailed for his technical gifts, calm under pressure, and ability to fill a variety of roles in the middle of the park.
Such talents have proven enough to pique the attentions of Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, as the Emirates brass weigh up a move for the Spaniard with a view to next season.
That’s according to The Telegraph, who also note, though, that Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid are keen on a deal for Mendoza.
Conor Laird – GSFN
