Have Tottenham Hotspur just been handed a major blow by Inter Milan in their ambitious pursuit of one of the world’s top midfielders?
If Tottenham Hotspur are on the lookout for players capable of transforming them from perennial nearly-men into genuine title challengers, Isco fits the bill perfectly.
The diminutive schemer continues to be used as an afterthought by Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane despite coming off the bench to inspire Sunday’s 3-2 comeback win against Villarreal just a week after producing two sublime assists to help the league leaders ease to a 2-0 win against Espanyol.
Isco has started just eleven La Liga fixtures all season while managing just 67 minutes of action in the Champions League, leading The Mirror to claim in December that Isco is considering his future at the Santiago Bernabau with Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino a huge admirer of his impish talents.
As expected, however, Spurs could have competition for the signature of one of Europe’s most exhilarating midfielders.
Corriere Dello Sport claim that Inter Milan, no longer bound by financial restrictions since a Chinese takeover at the San Siro, have identified the playmaker as the next piece in the puzzle as they aim to return to the Champions League as soon as possible.
The publication claims that the owners of the Nerrazzuri, the Suning group, met with Los Blancos president Florentino Perez recently and have enquired about Isco’s availability.
Therefore, if Tottenham were already under enough pressure to qualify for the Champions League again next season, news that one of Europe’s most ambitious clubs is challenging them for their dream transfer has only increased the importance of continental competition in North London.
Such is Isco’s quality, he is likely to have his pick of the clubs.
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