Real Madrid star Isco has sparked rumours over his future at the Bernabeu by admitting that he will never be the first-choice playmaker at the club.
Manchester City are said to be at the head of the queue to sign the 23-year-old, who worked under City manager Manuel Pellegrini at Malaga.
According to the Daily Mirror, Pellegrini is keen on a reunion with his former player.
Isco, while hugely talented, has often been overshadowed at Real by the likes of Colombian James Rodriguez.
He has had a run in the team this season, but this has been mainly down to a lengthy injury list.
Real boss Rafa Benitez does not see Isco as first–choice, and Isco has two years left on his current deal.
A key factor on whether he signs a new deal will of course be guarantees of more regular action.
Isco was one of the few Real players given credit by the fans after their 4-0 El Clasico thumping by Barcelona, giving the player a standing ovation.
He is reported as saying he fancies ‘a change of scenery’. Arsenal and Chelsea are keen, but Isco’s history with Pellegrini may just swing the advantage City’s way.
By Steve Osborne @BlizzardSteve75
