http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/7107/the-insider/2014/12/14/7059482/the-insider-manchester-city-to-turn-to-isco-again?CMPID=TWUK_141214_InsiderIsco
The Insider: Manchester City to turn to Isco again
MANCHESTER CITY TURN TO ISCO
Manchester City's decision to abandon their pursuit of Marco Reus could ultimately have a silver lining in the shape of Real Madrid playmaker Isco, the Insider understands.
Goal revealed earlier this week that the Premier League champions' interest in Reus, which dates back to the summer of 2013, had subsided after the club were given a strong indication that the player would prefer a move to Real Madrid.
City are understood to feel aggrieved having previously been given reason to believe the player was keen on a move to the Etihad Stadium but will again turn their attentions to Isco, should Reus ultimately end up signing for the Spanish giants.
The Spain international came tantalisingly close to linking up with his former Malaga mentor Manuel Pellegrini in the summer of 2013 before a late change of heart, which caused much consternation among the City hierarchy, saw him opt to join Real Madrid instead.
The 22-year-old endured a difficult first season at the Bernabeu in which he struggled to oust the likes of Gareth Bale and Angel Di Maria from Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
Isco's opportunities to impress have increased so far this season and the player has grown to become a favourite of notoriously demanding Bernabeu faithful.
Should Reus' ambition to join Real Madrid become a reality, however, Isco's position as a regular starter would again be in jeopardy and Goal understands City would reignite their interest should such a scenario arise.
- By Paul Clennam
Or maybe they will as our owner is financing there stadium develpment.Deepest Blue said:If Real do consider selling him I reckon they'll want 35m plus for him.
His stock has risen since he went there and Real won't be doing us any favours.
At a commercial rate....abu13 said:Or maybe they will as our owner is financing there stadium develpment.Deepest Blue said:If Real do consider selling him I reckon they'll want 35m plus for him.
His stock has risen since he went there and Real won't be doing us any favours.
Deepest Blue said:At a commercial rate....abu13 said:Or maybe they will as our owner is financing there stadium develpment.Deepest Blue said:If Real do consider selling him I reckon they'll want 35m plus for him.
His stock has risen since he went there and Real won't be doing us any favours.
baildon blue said:Very good !!!!!Davs 19 said:Does Madrid signing Kroos make him a possibility again?
A loan with a commitment to buy ?
I said that the other month .
bluechampion7891 said:logicallly for madrid it would make sense selling Ronaldo at a hugely inflated rate and get reus in...but I think he will stay especially after his best season.
Jese, Bale, benazema or isco: one of those will surely leave then
g180aj said:bluechampion7891 said:logicallly for madrid it would make sense selling Ronaldo at a hugely inflated rate and get reus in...but I think he will stay especially after his best season.
Jese, Bale, benazema or isco: one of those will surely leave then
If anyone was going to be surplus shortly it would be James as bale, benzema and Isco are all consistently performing this season and James doesn't seem to be living up to his price tag.
[bigimg]http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv163/DottiePalooza/Doctor%20Who/4sy82a.gif[/bigimg]whicko said:Latest reports have Arsenal in for him @ £64m
whicko said:Latest reports have Arsenal in for him @ £64m
Wenger will be furious.whicko said:Latest reports have Arsenal in for him @ £64m