Arsenal in the running to sign £18m playmaker

Arsenal are reportedly among the clubs interested in signing Real Madrid midfielder Isco during the winter transfer window.

The Spaniard has fallen out-of-favour under Zinedine Zidane and he has been restricted to only five appearances in La Liga.

According to El Confidencial, the 28-year-old could be on the move this winter as he requires regular gametime to boost his selection prospects for Euro 2020.

It is added that the Gunners are long-term admirers of the former Malaga man and could make a move to sign him when the transfer window reopens.

Isco's current deal expires at the end of next season and reports claim that Los Blancos could sell him for a reduced fee of around £18m.

Everton have also been linked with a move for the playmaker, but manager Carlo Ancelotti recently rubbished the transfer speculation.

Isco has been with Los Blancos since 2013 and he has contributed 51 goals and 54 assists from 313 appearances in all competitions.