Transfer Rumors: Displaced Real Madrid Star Being Monitored By Newcastle, Juventus

At least two clubs are interested in taking in Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez, better known as Isco, from Real Madrid once his contract runs out next summer.

The 29-year-old attacking midfielder has been struggling to get regular playing time under Carlo Ancelotti, and an imminent exit is inevitable.

. Juventus FC and Newcastle United are reportedly interested in his services, Super Deporte reported.

With Real Madrid, the Spanish footballer has only been used by Ancelotti six times.

Isco has managed to score only once and has yet to log a single minute in the UEFA Champions League.

Given his current situation, Isco appears destined to leave Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.

Although the asking fee of Real Madrid has yet to be known, it is likely to be affordable. Teams who looked into possibly acquiring Isco were allegedly asked to shell out £6 million ($8.2 million) last summer, according to The Mirror.

Given his plight, those numbers are expected to be much lower by the January transfer window.

Between Newcastle and Juventus, Isco’s preference to get playing time and be a regular will be a highlight.

Considering the Magpies are rebuilding under new management, a move to St. James Park appears to be more plausible.

Isco is unlikely to get that much playing time with Juventus, where he is unlikely to be the first choice, The Boot Room suggested.

Aside from Newcastle and Juventus, another team that could make sense for the struggling midfielder is Everton.

Isco could get more playing time the Toffees, and his past links with Rafa Benitez may also factor in--according to a report from Mundo Deportivo.

That reunion only grew louder with reports from Defensa Central that Benitez is pushing for a reunion with Isco, aware that a player of his caliber would be hard to pass up.