James Rodríguez relies on Isco for Real Madrid's future

Real Madrid continues to focus on Operation Exit, and exit moves should have a domino effect on the summer transfer window. James Rodríguez and Isco, two stars of Los Blancos during the first period of Zinedine Zidane, were closely linked in this victorious midfielder. Their future could also be closely linked.

The choice of Zidane: Isco or James

With nearly 300 million euros already made available to new faces at the Santiago Bernabéu, Florentino Pérez is working hard with his French coach and others to eliminate some of the burden of the payroll and release additional funds.

Paul Pogba remains on the wish list of Los Blancos, however, the likes of Ceballos (expected for the Premier League), James and Isco have to step aside to have a chance to come to fruition. The decision of the club, however, is how to manage the potential interest of these players, because they will not want to release them all. If James has to leave, then Isco would almost certainly stay. But if an offer around the valuation of the club of 80 million euros concerns the boy of Malaga, so the Colombian can be kept, making sure the options in the middle of the park are not too limited.

Zidane was very unhappy with James' attitude during his last season before leaving for Bavaria on loan. However, he recognizes his virtues and knows that Madrid is still a team that occupies a special place in the heart of the player.

Neighbors and rivals La Liga, Atlético, would be delighted to move Colombia in a very different team this season under the command of Diego Simeone. This move would not be unpleasant in the offices around Chamartin, but it would be necessary to find the right agreement. Naples has also expressed interest, but its only offer so far is a loan application, which does not work for Perez. What works in their favor is that they have until the end of the month (July 29) before James returns from vacation after his impressive performances in the Copa America. This gives them time to see what funds can be collected from other players., while the aforementioned clubs – and perhaps more – are trying to find the desired 50 million euros.

Madrid will agree to say a last goodbye to the man who just turned 28, but they certainly do not want to "give it away". And his future is intrinsically linked to that of his teammates, especially Isco.