Arsenal officials in Spain to watch LaLiga winger with €20 million release clause as rumors about January transfer emerge: Reports

Representatives from Premier League side Arsenal have reportedly travelled to Spain to keep tabs on young Elche winger Rodrigo Mendoza. According to local newspaper Informacion, the Gunners have reguarly sent scouts to watch the 20-year-old in action this season.

Mendoza graduated from Elche's academy in the summer of 2023 and made 23 appearances in the Segunda Division in his debut season. The following year, he helped his side gain promotion to the top-flight, and has since continued turning heads during the 2025-26 LaLiga campaign.

The 20-year-old has bagged two goals in 10 appearances for Elche this season. He has impressed a bunch of top European sides with his silky dribbling, accurate passing and situational awareness.

On Monday (November 17), Italian media outlet Tuttosport outlined Juventus' desire to make a move for Mendoza. The report went on to claim that Manchester City and Real Madrid are also intrigued by the exciting young winger.

Despite the widespread interest, Informacion's report (via Sport Witness) clarifies that Arsenal are truly invested in the Spaniard's development ahead of a potential move. It is believed that he has a release clause worth €20 million in his contract, which is extremely affordable for the Gunners.

Journalist David Marin, who authored the aforementioned report, supposedly told Tutto Juve that there will 'certainly be offers' for Mendoza in the winter transfer window. He also propounded the idea that a club could sign him and send him back on loan to Elche for the rest of the 2025-26 season.

With the signings of Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke, Arsenal strengthened their attack significantly in the summer of 2025. The addition of Mendoza could be valuable to the club's long-term project, which is likely to revolve around young talents like Ethan Nwaneri, Max Dowman and Myles Lewis-Skelly.

Arsenal and Manchester United set to battle for signing of 18-year-old midfield talent - Reports

Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United are set to battle it out for the signature of Greek wonderkid Christos Mouzakitis.

The 18-year-old has caught everyone's attention with his performances for boyhood club Olympiakos. A central midfielder by trade, he has the versatility and quality to play a starring role as a defensive midfielder as well as a box-to-box engine

Mouzakitis has already made 49 appearances for the Piraeus-based outfit, bagging two goals and six assists. He has also made seven appearances for the Greek national team, most recently in a 3-2 win over Scotland on Sunday (November 16).

According to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira (via Caught Offside h/t Sports Mole), scouts from English, Italian and German teams have frequently been spotted watching Mouzakitis in action. The report claims that United, Arsenal and Aston Villa are the three teams most interested in signing him.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is believed to be a huge admirer of the Greek youngster's technical profile. Sources in Greece have claimed that he has been scouted over ten times in the 2025-26 campaign by officials from the Emirates.

Olympiakos reportedly value their prized possession at €30 million (£26.4 million) a fee which is well within Arsenal and Manchester United's reach. With multiple other clubs showcasing interest, the Premier League giants will have to act fast if they are to secure Mouzakitis' signature.