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Florentino Perez desperate to stop Real Madrid ace joining Barcelona: Lionel Messi keen
REAL MADRID president Florentiono Perez is reportedly doing everything possible to extend Isco's stay and keep him out of Barcelona's clutches.
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The playmaker's future remains somewhat uncertain at the Bernabeu with no new contract agreed yet.
Isco is in negotiations over an improved deal, but other top clubs are said to be keeping tabs.
With the Spain international's current contract expiring in 2018, Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are lurking.
And Barcelona are also interested in swooping from their La Liga rivals.
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As a result, Messi has been left in a situation where he cannot demand top signings such as Isco while requesting a significant pay increase himself too.
The Argentina international wants the best team at his side, but Madrid are looking to price Barca out of taking their creative midfielder.
Reports last week claimed Barca have held secret talks with Isco, although he could yet remain in Zinedine Zidane's team.
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