Journalist Ekrem Konur states that Real Sociedad and Villarreal are monitoring Elche's central midfielder, Rodrigo Mendoza. The 20-year-old Spain U-21 international is also a target for Como. It is reported that Como's manager, Cesc Fàbregas, has asked the club's board to sign the player, whom Fàbregas feels would be very suitable for his style of play. Mendoza joined Elche in July 2023, is under contract until 2028, and has one goal in eight LaLiga appearances this season. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €9.00m.