This summer, it seems Arsenal will find themselves yet again, knocking on the doors of Real Madrid for a midfielder. The previous purchase was Mesut Ozil. This time around the player up for grabs will be Isco. Arsene Wenger is expected to cough up £35 million for the Spaniard with Real Madrid now ready to entertain suitors. Arsenal have gone for a big midfield signing in each of their last two seasons, Mesut Ozil was followed by Alexis Sanchez last summer.
Isco’s diminishing role at the Bernabeu
Isco looked the best player in the Real Madrid squad towards the end of last year when the team was going through a slump in form following their Club World Cup triumph. Isco came into prominence after injuries to Luka Modric and James Rodriguez. But the past few weeks have seen him drop to the bench while Ancelotti has reaffirmed his faith in Rodriguez and Modric. Isco has scored 3 and assisted 8 goals this season for Madrid. His biggest contribution to the Los Blancos does not often reflect on the scoreboard -his speed and penetration into the box – which cause problems for the most experienced of defences.
There has also been talk of a spat between Isco and Carlo Ancelotti, the manager, this season. Some speculate this could the reason behind possible discontent for Isco at the Bernabeu.