"Man City" priority - "Malaga" gemstone Isco © EuroFootball.com

"Manchester City" club has planned steps for the upcoming player transfer window in January. It is reported that "Malaga" defender Isco is at the top of the list of contenders for the English champions. The 20-year-old Spaniard is valued more highly than Radamel Falcao or Stevan Jovetic. The player is desired not only for his skill, but also for the relatively low release clause - Isco would cost 16.9 million pounds sterling. Last Sunday, "Man City" manager Roberto Mancini traveled to Spain to watch the defender's performance in a "La Liga" match against "Atletico" team. "Isco is a very important player for our club and, of course, we would not sell him if a specific release clause was not included in the contract," said "Malaga" sporting director Mario Armando Husillosas.