Isco linked with Liverpool and Arsenal

Isco could be set for a move to the Premier League; Alan Pardew is expected to be subjected to a large-scale protest on Saturday; Hatem Ben Arfa could play for Newcastle again this season; and England could win a tournament today - the main stories making headlines in today's newspapers.

Isco linked with Premier League duo: Liverpool and Arsenal have switched their attentions to Real Madrid outcast Isco with Juventus winning the race for Barcelona's Pedro, according to the Daily Express. Isco joined Carlo Ancelotti's side in 2013 for £24million and has impressed in flashes, but he has struggled to keep a place in the starting line-up due to Real Madrid's big spending ways. The Express cites reports in Spain claiming the 22-year-old is plotting a January exit.

Paper Round's view: The Express' report seems relatively flimsy but it is not unrealistic to suggest that Isco might seek a move elsewhere in the feasible future. Isco had been linked with Liverpool in the summer but it is believed he is going to stick it out at Real for the season at least to see if he can establish himself at his dream club. Liverpool would seem a better fit than Arsenal if he does leave as the Gunners are not exactly devoid of tidy, skilful midfielders. However, a lot could change between now and next summer. Isco is one to stick on the watch-list but talk of a move away from the Bernabeu remains a little premature.

(uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)

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