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21-year-old attacking midfielder for the "Malaga" club - a sought-after commodity in the summer transfer market, which, according to the media, is constantly monitored by Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City, and several other powerful clubs in the Old Continent, ready to open their wallets just to convince the footballer to move to their camp.
Isco, shining at the European U-21 Championship in Israel, should make a decision about his future soon. It is believed that this will happen within a few weeks after the final youth championship matches against opponents from Italy.
According to different sources, "Malaga" is likely to say goodbye to their leader for a solid amount - ranging from 25 to 40 million euros, but the Madrid daily newspaper "Marca" ponders whether Isco is the player both Primera clubs desperately need.
It is not ruled out that, in the event that the player is bought by Barcelona or Real Madrid, it would be a clever tactical maneuver, cutting off the possibilities of strengthening for direct opponents in the battle for the Spanish championship gold.
According to the mentioned newspaper, the position where Isco loves to play is already occupied in the Real Madrid team and the first choice of the future coach likely raises no questions.
That is - Mesut Ozil. The German national team member was unrivaled in the Real team in terms of the number of assists to his teammates. If M. Ozil continues to maintain such a good sporting form, Isco would probably have to spend more time on the bench than on the field.
Another interesting aspect is the situation of the Brazilian Kaka. It is announced that if Carlo Ancelotti took the helm of Real, the best player of 2007 in Madrid would be given another chance to prove his worth.
Another strong argument against acquiring Isco, as indicated by "Marca," is the progress of the youth academy graduate Jese Rodriguez. The talented midfielder was one of the most important leaders of the reserve Real team "Castilla" last season and should continue to improve by playing top-level football in the main team. In that case, if Isco supplemented the Madrid team, J. Rodriguez would likely be sold or loaned to another club.
A similar situation has developed within the ranks of the Spanish champion Barcelona.
Andres Iniesta and Xavi firmly feel at home in the central and attacking midfielder positions, while the reserve for the Catalans includes Cesc Fabregas and Thiago Alcantara. Lionel Messi often likes to play in the "false 9" position, and from now on, he will also be assisted by Brazilian football sensation Neymar. The young Gerard Deulofeu is also knocking on the door of the main Catalonia team.
Will the Primera giants be willing to pay a large sum of money for a player just so that he doesn't end up at their eternal rivals?
Or perhaps the situation where two swords clash, the third and another stage of Isco's career will be a club beyond Spain's borders, such as Manchester City?
