Mendieta has landed

Last updated : 20 August 2003 By Holgate
He was escorted from London by Boro chief executive Keith Lamb and was met at Teesside International Airport by Boro boss Steve McClaren, who whisked the spaniard off to a hotel.

If all goes well with the medical today the ex-Valencia star could be signed in time to line up against Arsenal on Sunday. No work permit is required, since he is a European national, although international clearance from his former club is required.