Spanish giants Real Madrid have offered English side Chelsea a chance to sign midfielder Francisco ‘Isco’ Alarcon for 44 million pounds in the January transfer window. The record Spanish champions are trying to free up space in their team to make way for current Spurs Midfielder Christian Eriksen, who they are hoping to sign in the upcoming window. Isco joined Real Madrid in 2013-2014 season after spending two years at Malaga. The Spaniard was an important part of the Carlo Ancelotti side which won the Champions league in 2014 and has also represented Spain regularly since his debut in 2013. Real Madrid Transfer News Updates: Mauricio Pochettino Offered Contract By Spanish Giants.

Real Madrid in their attempt to offload some players from the team have offered Isco to Chelsea and this could pave the way for a Christian Eriksen transfer in January. The 27-year-old has struggled to pin down a place in the Madrid squad in recent times after being untouchable for nearly four years since signing for the club. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has insisted on his desire to strengthen the squad and Isco could be a viable option for the North-Londoners. The Spaniard has found limited game time this season and could see his future away from the Spanish capital. According to many reports, Manchester City are also interested in signing the Real Madrid playmaker as manager Pep Guardiola is a big fan of the midfielder. La Liga 2019-20: Real Madrid Enter Winter Break Behind Leaders Barcelona After Draw Against Athletic Bilbao.

Chelsea have their transfer ban lifted which means they can sign players during the January transfer window in their attempt to boost up the squad. The London club have many top players on their radar, mainly Borussia Dortmund star-forward Jaden Sancho. Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha and RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner are also being linked with the club as they are looking to freshen up the squad.

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