Man City lead crowded chase for Real's Isco

Top clubs in Europe are circling for Real Madrid playmaker Isco, who has not managed to secure a permanent spot under Zinedine Zidane.

Real Madrid star Isco is finally ready to leave the Santiago Bernabeu, reports the Mirror, with Manchester City thought to be his most likely destination.

The Spanish playmaker only has a year left on his deal, which means a departure is almost certain with Pep Guardiola especially keen.

City could clinch a deal for just £30 million, but Chelsea are also contemplating a bid, while an audacious move to Barcelona on a free transfer in 2018 has been mentioned.

Zinedine Zidane has failed to utilise the 24-year-old with any regularity, though the former Malaga starlet has still chipped in -- especially of late -- with an impressive return of six goals and six assists.