Transfer news: Isco in Barcelona? Sergi says the move at Real Madrid could spark interest

Isco "could interest" Barcelona when it continues to be neglected by Real Madrid, says legend Blaugrana, Sergi Barjuan.

The Spanish international playmaker has had health problems this season. Surgery was required in September after appendicitis.

The players of Santiago Bernabeu therefore sought to manage it carefully, but the 26-year-old was expelled from the Santiago Solari team for a clash between the Champions League and Roma on Tuesday.

Isco has not yet started under the new Madrid boss, with six players registered so far, and the frustration of the selection has sparked new transfer discussions.

The major European clubs would appreciate the opportunity to incorporate a confirmed artist into their books and Sergi thinks that a change could even be made since Camp Nou.

A man who spent nine years in the ranks of the first team in Barcelona during his days of play told Marca Radio from Isco's situation: "I do not know how each coach manages his starting training and his substitutes, but it's true that coaches are there to make decisions.

"Solari made a decision [against Roma].

"From the point of view of Barcelona, ​​he is a player who could interest them because he plays with the touch and can very well connect with people.

"With that, we talk a little jokingly.

"In the end, the season is long and Real Madrid will have a lot of matches and will need everyone."

Isco has been in Madrid since 2013 and made more than 250 appearances for the club.

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He helped them win a title in La Liga, four league titles in the Champions League and three World Cup club victories.

There is however fierce competition for places in the Spanish capital and a rotation is to be expected.

It remains to be seen whether Isco will accept such a role. Links with Premier League and Serie A teams have appeared in the past – Arsenal and Juventus being considered leaders.