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Arsenal set to scupper Manchester United transfer deal for Real Madrid star
ARSENAL are reportedly set to revive their interest in Real Madrid star Isco.
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Isco has struggled for game time since Zinedine Zidane's appointment as manager back in January.
Like James Rodriguez, the Spain international has found himself below the likes of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric in the pecking order.
His difficulties has led to talk that Manchester United could be ready to bring him to Old Trafford next month.
Arsenal are ready to rival Manchester United for Isco
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to bring Isco to north London
Jose Mourinho wants him as a long-term replacement for Wayne Rooney, who has struggled for form so far this season.
But The Sunday People claim that Arsenal are ready to rival Mourinho's side for Isco's signature.
The midfielder's contract expires in 2018 meaning Madrid could look to cash in on him within the next two transfer windows.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is said to be readying a loan bid in January before then buying him permanently at the end of the season.
Isco has fallen down the pecking order at Real Madrid
Madrid value Isco at £25million but Arsenal reportedly see him closer to £17m.
However, what boosts their chances of landing him is that they can likely offer him Champions League football next season.
Arsenal go into this afternoon's clash with Manchester City (4pm) in third place and nine points behind league leaders Chelsea.
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