Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur target Isco is undecided about leaving Real Madrid for AC Milan and has sought information from Brahim Diaz over the move, per Defensa Central.
Isco played with Brahim for one season before the former Manchester City prospect moved to the San Siro on loan. The 22-year-old returned to the Serie A side a two-year loan that carries an option to buy in July, and could soon be reunited with his compatriot in Italy.
Real Madrid want to sell Isco this summer as he will not be a starter under Carlo Ancelotti. The 29-year-old is also in the final year of his contract, which carries a high salary. Milan are one of several clubs that want the 38-cap Spain international, but Isco is not thrilled to join.
Isco has bent Brahim’s earn to hear the benefits of leaving Real Madrid for AC Milan. The Malaga-born maestro has loved his time with the Rossoneri so far, and praised the players, city and project there.
Brahim has almost convinced Isco to join him in Milan as he is no longer as reluctant to leave Madrid. That will be a blow for Arsenal and Tottenham, who share an interest in signing Isco. But the Rossoneri must still agree on terms with Los Blancos to seal a deal.
The Mirror reported in June that Tottenham are willing to pay Real Madrid £14m to sign Isco. Spurs would also hand him a three-year contract to move to north London, and snub their local rivals. The Mirror added in July that Arsenal had registered their interest in Isco.
Arsenal and Tottenham to miss out on Real Madrid midfielder Isco to AC Milan?
AC Milan are keen to beat Arsenal and Tottenham to deals for Real Madrid outcast Isco as they need a replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu. And Tuttosport reported last month that the Rossoneri consider the four-time Champions League winner as the best for the role.
Arsenal and Tottenham could yet beat Milan to the punch by offering to match or better Isco’s Real Madrid wage. ABC note he earns €6.8m-a-year (£111k-p/w) after tax, while Sevilla also want the Malaga native.
The north London rivals may also offer Isco a key role, which Ancelotti is not offering in the Spanish capital. Even though the ex-Everton coach lauded the playmaker during his time in charge at Goodison Park.
The Mirror quoted Ancelotti as saying amid reports linking the midfielder with a move to Merseyside: “Isco is a fantastic player and [I have] a fantastic memory of him.”
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