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Real Madrid plot revenge on Barcelona if this happens: Transfer swoop would hurt
REAL MADRID will try to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago if Isco leaves for Barcelona, according to reports.
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Isco's future at Real Madrid is uncertain after a difficult season under Zinedine Zidane.
Reports last week claimed the playmaker was wanted by Barcelona as a potential replacement for Andres Iniesta.
Lionel Messi himself has reportedly told Barca chiefs to make Isco their No1 priority for the summer.
However, Don Balon claim Madrid have a plan in place should the midfielder jump ship to their fiercest rivals.
Thiago could join Real Madrid, according to reports in Spain
Barcelona are desperate to sign Isco from Real Madrid
And it involves luring a former Barcelona academy product to the Santiago Bernabeu.
It is said the Spanish giants would attempt to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago.
The 25-year-old has been linked with an emotional return to Barcelona but Madrid could make the first move to bring him back to La Liga.
Thiago started his career at Barcelona
Many expected Thiago to reunite with Pep Guardiola over at Manchester City.
But a transfer failed to materialise and a summer move to the capital could now be in the offing.
Any potential deal would no doubt hurt Barcelona.
The Catalan giants love seeing home-grown players in the first-team but Isco's arrival could just be a price they have to pay.
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