Isco (Real Madrid)

Liverpool have reportedly enquired about signing Real Madrid midfielder Isco this summer – despite the player insisting that he does not want to leave the Santiago Bernabeu.

The 22-year-old’s place at Los Blancos next term is under threat after Real signed Toni Kroos from Bayern Munich for an undisclosed fee this week.

With the club trying to find the funds to also lure James Rodriguez from Monaco, Spanish publication AS has reported that Isco could be sold this summer to make way for the Colombia international – with Liverpool leading the race for the Spain international’s signature.

Sevilla and Italian giants AC Milan are also believed to be interested in the midfielder, but, the player himself is unwilling to leave Real with Isco contracted to the capital club until 2018.

Rumours had spread earlier this week that said Sevilla had agreed a season-long loan for Isco, but, the 22-year-old denied the stories on social media.

He wrote on Twitter: ‘Obviously all lies.’

Isco scored 11 goals for Real last term after signing from Malaga in the summer of 2013.

http://metro.co.uk/2014/07/20/liverpool-make-enquiry-for-real-madrids-isco-4804331/

Liverpool have made a loan bid for Real Madrid playmaker Isco, after reports emerged of their interest in the midfield orchestrator on the weekend.

According to Pete O’Rourke, reporter for Sky Sports, there have been reports in Spain that Liverpool have made a loan offer for the former Malaga man.

The Spanish attacker joined the Los Blancos last summer from Malaga and he got off to a flying start to life at the European champions. However, Isco struggled to continue his early season form and he was dropped by Carlo Ancelotti as the Italian favoured Luka Modric, Sami Khedira and Xabi Alonso ahead of the youngster.

The 22-year-old is seen as one of the most promising players in his position in Europe and despite his time on the bench at Real Madrid, he is still highly-rated at the club.

Isco would command a huge fee for his services permanently, which is why Brendan Rodgers has made his reported loan move for the talent.

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Sounds like a good deal to me

We're well-stocked in Isco's AM role but I suppose there's always room for a talent like him. A loan would benefit all parties so its up to the young man if he wants to continue his development or go the way of the Saviola

I really don't know anymore. Another #10? I would have loved Isco if we didn't sign Lallana.

We have, Lallana, Sterling, Coutinho and possibly Suso who can play in the attacking central midfield roles. Suso for me is very similar to Isco, and I actually believe he will be better if played correctly and regularly.

If we were to take a midfielder from Real, It should be Illarramendi or Khedira

Isco prefect dream signing pls god make it happen

Pete O'Rourke @SkySportsPeteO
Liverpool have enquired about taking Real Madrid midfielder Isco on loan, according to reports in Spain

We're well-stocked in Isco's AM role but I suppose there's always room for a talent like him. A loan would benefit all parties so its up to the young man if he wants to continue his development or go the way of the Saviola

I do not understand a loan deal. He's an exceptional talent and if we can afford him, we ought to be signing him on a permanent deal. Couldn't care less whether we are well covered in the CAM role. He's by far more talented than both Coutinho and Lallana.

But having Lallana and Coutinho would complicate the transfer slightly. I cannot see it happening, at all. And as far as loan deals go, we've had a fair few of them recently. All have been poor. We as a big club shouldn't really have to make loan signings.

I really don't know anymore. Another #10? I would have loved Isco if we didn't sign Lallana.

We have, Lallana, Sterling, Coutinho and possibly Suso who can play in the attacking central midfield roles. Suso for me is very similar to Isco, and I actually believe he will be better if played correctly and regularly.

If we were to take a midfielder from Real, It should be Illarramendi!

Lallana and Coutinho can play on the wing , I think BR want us to strengthen our midfield more .

I'd rather be full of options than having less less options and since when we saw Liverpool with plenty of options .

I'm worrying a bit about loan deals from RM last time it was shahin from RM and it didn't turned out to be a good one

Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes.

Yes.

Please.

Yesssssssssssss.

F**k the loan deal, get him signed on completely!!

Yes please! But on a permanent, or at least a clause to buy him.

Has great versatility in his ability to play out wide, in the #10 and as part of a midfield 3.

11 goals and 7 assists in 29 starts last season. Has been underused by Real and will shine being a bigger part of a team.

Wonder if there is truth to this. I have not seen him play but due to the number of people wanting him to come here instead of bashing him, I will hop on the bandwagon.

I can believe there is plenty of truth in this one. I've watched plenty of the lad and while he is very gifted and has exceptional technique he does seem to come with a hype attached to him his performances don't really justify from my perspective.

Could definitely develop into a midfield maestro but he isn't one at the moment. For him to develop into it he's going to need to be played constantly and I for one don't want to be Real's development program thanks. Either permanently or f**k off.

I wouldn't be shocked if Arsenal were monitoring his situation.

I'm a fan of Isco but I would much prefer if it was a permanent deal. And I'd also prefer an attacking player who was more of a goalscorer, as we have quite a few decent options as playmakers already. I certainly won't be complaining if he joins LFC though, quality young player.

Hope if its true, there's an option to buy and its a set price.

I wouldn't be shocked if Arsenal were monitoring his situation.

Or Spurs!

The fact that he doesn't seem to want to move worries me a little....otherwise I say get him in, either loan if that's all we can do or permanently if possible.

I assume the fact that he has only been with Real one season he probably feels he has not been given a chance hence his reluctance in moving.

The fact that he doesn't seem to want to move worries me a little....otherwise I say get him in, either loan if that's all we can do or permanently if possible.

Or, positive spin on it. Shows his commitment to the club and should he end up signing through basically being forced out then hopefully he would have the same commitment and desire to be with us.

Jaysus let this one be true! Raw talent.

Take him on a loan see how he copes
I think he might be another Sahin myself.