Arsenal have been keeping close tabs on Rodrigo Mendoza and are reportedly mulling over a bid to sign the Elche midfielder.

Mendoza, 20, enjoyed an eye-catching season with Elche last season, starring from midfield to help his boyhood club secure promotion back to La Liga following a two-year absence.

And Mendoza has picked up where he left off this term, producing a string of mature performances in the Spanish top flight in spite of his tender years, with Elche sitting tenth in the table.

But Mendoza’s excellent form has begun to attract the attentions of top teams from across European football and speculation is mounting that the Spaniard could soon be set for bigger and better things.

According to The Telegraph, Arsenal’s recruitment team are closely monitoring Mendoza’s development

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