Reported Everton target Isco and James Rodriguez were best friends at Real Madrid

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Everton have found themselves linked with a potential move for Real Madrid playmaker Isco this week.

According to a report from The Mirror, Los Merengues are ready to loan out the Spanish international to the Toffees, who could then complete his permanent signing next summer for a fee in the region of £18 million. 

It is a move that would see Isco reunite with Carlo Ancelotti and his former team-mate at Real Madrid, James Rodriguez.

But the pair were more than just team-mates. 

As reported by Mundo Deportivo, despite the fact they were often in direct competition for a starting spot at the Bernabeu, the duo were actually considered to be best friends during their stint together at Real. 

No moment encapsulated that better than when James Rodriguez planted a kiss on Isco during the celebrations after Real had secured the 2017 La Liga title, Isco labelling his buddy as ‘the greatest’ as he made his exit. 

There is undoubtedly a strong bond between the pair which could give Everton a potential boost if they do decide to pursue the player. Fitting both into the same team would then be the hard part.