La Liga

Isco/Aguero swap deal?
Posted by Shane Burns.

According to Sport Direct News today, Real Madrid are ready to test the resolve of both Manchester City and Manuel Pellegrini with a bid of cash + Isco for the purchase of star man Sergio Aguero. The Argentine has been on the radar of Real Madrid since his majestic performances for Real's bitter city rivals.

Since his £38m move from Atletico Madrid to Manchester City in the summer of 2011, Aguero has proved value for his major price tag. With 43 Premier League goals in just over two season's it's obvious why Madrid would want to fill the centre forward options with the Argentine. 

It's no secret that Manuel Pellegrini is a long term admirer of Real's new signing and wonderkid Isco. Having giving the Spanish under 21 international his first team debut with Malaga, Pellegrini sought re-kindling the partnership the two had at Malaga by bringing him to Manchester City. Real Madrid eventually won the battle to sign the Spaniard so maybe with a cash plus player deal for City's title winner and crowd favourite may push the City hierarchy into selling their most valuable asset.

Isco himself maybe concerned with his Spanish World Cup place should he remain on the bench at the Bernabau. After the purchase of Gareth Bale and the form of Angel Di Maria, Isco may seek a reunion with his former boss in Manchester.



Atletico want Mandanda.
Posted by Gerloveofsport.

According to Spanish sports newspaper AS, Marseille's Steve Mandanda is on Atletico Madrid's wanted list to replace Thibaut Courtois if the loanee returns to Stamford Bridge at the end of his loan period. Courtois will not settle for a place on the Chelsea bench. He has already refused an extension to his contract, and would rather stay in Spain

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Published by @gersloveofsport 17 November