Real Madrid have reportedly opened talks to snap up Elche ace Rodrigo Mendoza, who is set to turn 20 in March, in the January transfer window.

Atlético Madrid waltzed into the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey with a well-rounded 4-0 victory over a desolate Elche CF.

Real Madrid never close their doors to the transfer market. While scouting football’s biggest stars, the Spanish giants also keep a watchful eye on young talents with potential for recruitment.