Report: Real Madrid midfielder Isco could now leave, Arsenal-linked in December

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According to Spanish outlet AS, Real Madrid midfielder Isco is now mulling over whether to push for an exit from the La Liga giants.

It is claimed the one-time Arsenal target could now look to move away from Madrid, where he is still struggling to get game-time under Zinedine Zidane.

Although Isco has been in the squad and coming off the bench, the Spanish star will want more. At 28, he should be entering the prime years of his career, not just making four La Liga starts all season at the Bernabeu.

The report from AS claims Isco is on around £5m-a-year in terms of salary. News of a potential move away from Spain will perk the interest of Arsenal, who were said to be in negotiations to sign Isco in December, before eventually signing his teammate, Martin Odegaard.

Isco has won the Champions League four times with Madrid. He’s got 38 caps for Spain, too, although he just missed out on their golden years of winning the Euros and World Cup.

TBR View: Arsenal should keep their interest, especially if Odegaard goes back

Isco would be the ideal replacement really if the Gunners fail to keep Odegaard. The Norwegian has started well in north London but Madrid, as things stand, are thought to want to keep him.

Isco presents a more experience and proven option for Mikel Arteta. He’s a world-class player on his day, and has simply fallen by the wayside a bit in recent times.

Arsenal, then, should certainly keep a vested interest in Isco’s situation.