Real Madrid and Arsenal are set to do battle for 20-year-old La Liga star with a \u00a317.5million release clause.<\/b><\/p>\n
Elche\u2019s Rodrigo Mendoza has emerged as one of La Liga\u2019s breakout stars this season, and both Arsenal and Real Madrid are eyeing a move for the creative midfielder.<\/span><\/p>\n Premier League leaders Arsenal and Spanish giants Real Madrid are both interested in securing the signature of highly-rated 20-year-old midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza.<\/span><\/p>\n Arsenal and Real Madrid are already battling in Europe\u2019s top competition with the former listed as firm favourites in the latest <\/span>Champions League winners betting odds<\/span><\/a>, but they are now set to do battle for Mendoza\u2019s signature.<\/span><\/p>\n Mendoza has emerged as a transfer interest of both Madrid and the Gunners, with both Xabi Alonso and Mikel Arteta admirers of Elche\u2019s creative midfielder.<\/span><\/p>\n The Spain U21 international has made a solid impression in his maiden campaign in La Liga.<\/span><\/p>\n Mendoza has reportedly been on the radar of the Galacticos since last summer, with their interest strengthening further this season after the Elche midfielder impressed in the early stages of his first campaign in the Spanish top flight.<\/span><\/p>\n With a \u20ac20million (\u00a317.5m) release clause, Mendoza is seen as a bargain for many of Europe\u2019s top clubs, including Madrid and Arsenal.<\/span><\/p>\n Alonso is said to be pushing Madrid president Florentino Peres to sign the Spanish talent, but will now face stiff competition from the Gunners.<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s according to Sam Dean of The Telegraph, who has reported that Mikel Arteta and co are monitoring Mendoza whilst weighing up a move for the youngster.<\/span><\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 BREAKING<\/p>\n Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza and are considering a potential move for the 20-year-old. \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8\u2728<\/p>\n Pedri in recent interview described Mendoza as the player closest to his own playing style.<\/p>\n \u2139\ufe0f @SamJDean<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/VhBKqPe7av<\/a><\/p>\n — Arsenal Folio \ud83d\udcd5 (@Arsenal_Folio) November 25, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nArsenal Transfer News: Gunners Set To Battle Real Madrid<\/h2>\n
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