Real Madrid's Isco considering January departure

Real Madrid midfielder Isco is reportedly keen on pursuing a fresh challenge away from the Bernabeu after falling out-of-favour under new boss Santiago Solari.

Isco netted nine times in 49 appearances for Madrid last term and he was instrumental towards them bagging the Champions League title for the third straight season.

However, he has fallen out-of-favour since Solari took over the reigns earlier this term and there has been just the one occasion where he has completed 90 minutes in the Spanish La Liga.

According to Don Balon, Isco is understood to have become frustrated with the reduced gametime since his return from an Appendix operation and this may see him secure a move away from the European champions this winter.

Isco, who has previously attracted interest from the likes of Manchester United and Manchester City, was recently deemed to have clashed with some of the senior players in the dressing room amid the club's average run of results.

Real Madrid have struggled to maintain a winning consistency since the start of the season and they are currently six points adrift of leaders Sevilla in the Spanish La Liga.