Arsenal, Chelsea join battle for wantaway Real Madrid midfielder Isco

Arsenal and Chelsea have joined the battle for wantaway Real Madrid midfielder Isco.

The Sun says the Spanish midfielder has fallen out with manager Santiago Solari since the departure of Julen Lopetegui.

And a clean break in next month's transfer window appears to be on the cards.

Unai Emery and Maurizio Sarri are especially keen to acquire Isco, with the Spain international's next destination almost certainly the Premier League.

The Blues might fancy their chances of beating off the Gunners due to Emery being at Valencia when they sold Isco to Malaga.

The 26-year-old has over three years left on his contract, but with Solari installed as the permanent manager at the Bernabeu, Isco may be available to one lucky suitor.