According to TYC, Racing has changed the focus of its search for defensive reinforcements to Mateo Mendoza. The deal would reportedly be a loan with an option to buy. The club from Avellaneda sees this as more feasible than a deal for Frías. Mendoza has not played any minutes for the Tomba in five consecutive matches, and in four of them he was not called up.

According to TYC, Racing is closely analyzing Mateo Mendoza, a Godoy Cruz player from the Primera Nacional, about whom the club had made inquiries at the end of June 2026. The Tomba’s starting center-back has a key role in the squad and has participated in 16 matches so far.

According to TYC, Racing is interested in signing Mateo Mendoza from Godoy Cruz. Mendoza is a 21-year-old Argentinian central defender from Godoy Cruz and is on Racing's list as a potential signing. The club's Technical Secretariat has made an initial inquiry, but discussions have not advanced further. The interest in Mendoza is partly due to the possibility that offers could be made for current defenders Marco Di Cesare or Nazareno Colombo. He is considered a prospective signing for the club's next coach. He joined Godoy Cruz in January 2024 and his contract runs until the end of 2028. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €2.50m.