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ISCO’S agent has revealed the Real Madrid playmaker is looking to leave the Bernabeu in 2021 for a new challenge abroad.
The 28-year-old – who has started just three games in LaLiga this season – is believed to be attracting interest from Arsenal and Manchester City.
Isco could leave Real Madrid next year having fallen down the pecking order under Zinedine ZidaneCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Isco could depart in January as he seeks regular playing time in order to be included in Luis Enrique’s Spain squad for Euro 2020.
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The ex-Malaga star is tied down at Los Blancos until 2022, but he is determined to challenge himself in another league.
His father and agent Paco Alarcon told radio show El Larguero: “Right now, we have no offers.
“But Isco wants to try another league.”
He then insisted that Isco would be willing to wait until next summer in order to force through a move.
Paco added: “Staying in Madrid would not be a problem.”
It has been claimed that Real would be willing to sell the player should they receive a fee in the region of £45million.
Reports from Spain have also stated that Isco could leave on a loan deal with an option to buy in January.
Isco has made 314 appearances for Madrid since joining in 2013, but he hasn’t made at least 20 starts in LaLiga since the 2017-18 campaign.
Arsenal are desperate to sign a creative midfielder in the New Year having scored just nine goals in as many games in the Premier League this term.
Red Bull Salzburg ace Dominik Szoboszlai has been heavily linked with a switch to the Emirates as he boasts just a £22.5m release clause in his contract.
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ARSENAL are considering a shock transfer move for Sheffield United midfield star Sander Berge, according to reports in Norway.
The Gunners were one of the clubs keeping tabs on Berge in January, but were beaten to the punch by United’s surprise swoop.
Sander Berge has become a key figure at Sheffield United since joining in JanuaryCredit: PA:Press Association
Sheff Utd boss Chris Wilder says Sander Berge has been the club’s best player this seasonCredit: PA:Press Association
Manchester United were also in the hunt for the highly-rated 22-year-old, who was at the time playing for Belgian club Genk.
But it was Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder who put his money where his mouth was, and stumped up a club record £22million transfer fee to recruit the Norway international.
However Norwegian newspaper VG reports that Arsenal have continued to monitor Berge’s progress and are considering another attempt to buy him after Sheffield United’s dismal start to the season.
They say Arsenal believe 6ft 5in Berge would give them a more physical presence in midfield.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has already spent £45m on Atletico Madrid’s midfield powerhouse Thomas Partey.
But Arteta is still on the lookout for another midfielder, and Berge is one of the options, along with Houssem Aouar of Lyon who would be significantly more expensive.
Berge is a big hit with Sheffield United fans, and has already made 25 appearances, scoring twice.
However with the Blades bottom of the Premier League, with just one point from nine games so far, he could be on his way at the end of the season, if not in January.
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Sander Berge has scored twice for United, including this goal against SpursCredit: Reuters
Wilder claims Berge has been United’s best player this season, and has admitted that interest from bigger clubs is inevitable.
He said: “Sander was a fantastic signing for us.
“We want him to grow with us, but we understand that the big clubs are interested when he performs so well.
“That means we, and Sander, are doing something right.
“People judged Sander when we signed him. They expected everything to happen immediately.
“There were some harsh opinions about him.
“People thought he would not be a success in the Premier League, but he has turned it upside down. Sander has been our best player this season.
“I just have to say it: Sander has been unique. He is the one who has stood out for us.
“He is a complete midfielder. He can play as an 8 and as 6. He can play in different formations.”
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ARSENAL have reportedly restarted talks over a new contract for young Gunner Folarin Balogun.
The Athletic reports the North London side have reopened negotiations with the 19-year-old striker with boss Mikel Arteta keen for him to stay.
Folarin Balogun could be set to pen a new deal at the EmiratesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Balogun had looked set to quit the Emirates after a previous breakdown in talks over a new deal.
His current contract is due to run out in June 2021.
The club rejected a bid in the region of £5million from Brentford in January.
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But many believed he would be sold in the summer – 12 months out from becoming a free agent – as a number of clubs had shown an interest in the forward.
The report states Sheffield United saw an offer turned down.
Blades boss Chris Wilder had openly expressed his desire to bring Balogun to Bramall Lane.
However, the England and USA youth international remained with the Gunners.
Sheffield United instead bolstered their forward division with the record signing of another Three Lions youth star in Rhian Brewster for £23.5m from Liverpool.
Balogun made his Arsenal debut off the bench in the 3-0 Europa League win over Dundalk in October.
And the ace – who was born in New York – is being embedded into Arteta’s first-team squad after bagging 15 goals and seven assists in 40 games for the Under-23s.
But he will be able to talk to foreign sides from January and Arsenal could find themselves with a battle on their hands to keep the talented youngster.
There is plenty of competition for places with fellow young guns Eddie Nketiah, Joe Willock and Reiss Nelson already fighting for game time.
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DOMINIK SZOBOSZLAI is reportedly a key target for Arsenal as owners Kroenke Sports & Entertainment prepare to make further investments.
The Gunners are known to be interested in the Red Bull Salzburg playmaker, who could be brought in to the Emirates in January.
Arsenal are reportedly keen to sign Red Bull Salzburg ace Dominik Szoboszlai in January
It has even been claimed that the North London outfit have already held talks with the player’s agent Matyas Esterhazy.
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And now The Athletic have stated that the 20-year-old could be the latest addition to the squad following a summer that saw a number of arrivals to the club.
As well as extending Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s contract, Arsenal signed the likes of Gabriel Magalhaes, Willian and Thomas Partey.
Despite a positive start to the season, Arsenal languish in 11th spot in the Premier League after losing three out of their last four games.
Mikel Arteta’s side have struggled in the final third due to a lack of creativity, leading the club’s owners to be prepared to splash the cash yet again.
And with Szoboszlai boasting a mere £22.5million release clause in his contract, the Hungary international has been eyed up as Arsenal’s next priority.
His name has already been the subject of of discussion at the club, and his time at Salzburg could be coming to an end after his boss stated he could depart in the New Year.
Jesse Marsch said: “Yes, the reality is that a guy like Dominik Szoboszlai is likely to have many suitors this winter.
“He’s an incredible talent, and I say this: When you coach young players, you have to love them and love the fact that they’re going to move on and love that they’re going to have big opportunities to prove themselves and show how good they are.
“If you’re only worried about how it affects your success, then you’re not really going to ever be effective at coaching and leading young people.
“So with a guy like Dominik, I mean, I want him to show everyone in the world how good he is.
“So let’s see what happens, but I would be surprised if he winds up staying past winter.
“We play with teenagers, and of course when they do well a lot of clubs get really excited.”
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MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal have stepped up their interest in Ousmane Dembele with Barcelona worried the attacker will leave on a free transfer.
Dembele’s contract expires in 2022 and the Spanish giants fear he will wait it out before leaving the club for nothing.
Ousmane Dembele is ready to run down his Barcelona contract and leave on a free transfer in 2022Credit: Getty – Contributor
According to the Express, Dembele is reluctant to sign a new contract at Barca and is looking to secure more regular football at a new club.
United were linked with a £45million move for Dembele this summer with Barca known to be in financial turmoil following the global pandemic.
Their top target remains Jadon Sancho but United realise Dembele could provide a much cheaper alternative if they are prepared to wait for his contract to run down.
The 23-year-old France international has been dogged by injury problems since his move from Borussia Dortmund to Barca.
Dembele only returned from a ten-month layoff due to muscle and hamstring injuries in September.
Barcelona were reportedly keen to offload Dembele in the summer although the talented attacker is determined to see out his current deal.
It will be a huge blow for Barca if he leaves on a free transfer after forking out £135m in his move from Germany.
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Dembele has yet to deliver on his hefty price tag although the undoubted potential remains if he can stay clear of more injuries.
Arsenal are also interested in the winger with the Gunners needing to add some creativity to their team.
Mikel Arteta has tightened their defence but his focus will be on honing their attack and Dembele’s pace and flair could provide a new dimension to their front line.
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ARSENAL missed out on signing Diogo Jota after he turned down ‘several offers’ to instead join Atletico Madrid, reports say.
The Portuguese forward was making a name for himself in his native country with Pacos Ferreira at the time.
Arsenal missed out on signing Diogo Jota after he turned down ‘several offers’ to join Atletico MadridCredit: AFP or licensors
And the Gunners – managed by Arsene Wenger at the time – were among those believed to have sent scouts to watch him play.
And they would later rival West Ham in a transfer battle which eventually ended with Jota joining Atletico in Spain, according to The Athletic.
Jota, 23, said: “Atletico’s way of presenting their offer seemed serious to me.
“The financial offer was the same as the others. I liked how the club’s owner went about it.”
Ultimately the move did not pay off for Jota, who failed to make a single appearance for Diego Simeone’s side.
He was loaned out to Porto in 2016 and spent the following season at Wolves.
There, he scored 18 goals in 46 games to help them seal promotion to the Premier League.
Jota then made the move permanent in 2018 and went on to help Nuno Espirito Santo’s Wolves finish in seventh place two seasons running.
The form caught the eye of league champions Liverpool, as they signed the 23-year-old for £41million this summer.
Jota has since made 11 appearances, scoring seven goals, as he hit the ground running at Anfield.
He is loving life alongside star strikers Sadio Mane and Mo Salah, while he competes with Roberto Firmino for a place in the starting line up.
Jota said: “They are two world class players, we all know that quality, and it makes it easier for me to do my job because they are outstanding players.
“We played a great game together.”
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