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Tottenham are lining up a sensational swoop for Real Madrid star Isco.

European champions Real are under pressure to reduce the seize of their squad and it has become a straight choice between Isco – a £25million signing from Malaga three years ago – and Colombian ace James Rodriguez.

Club president Florentino Perez has made it known to manager Zinedine Zidane that he wants James to stay, and has blocked a proposed move to Chelsea.

So Isco – a Spain international – is the one to leave, with White Hart Lane his likely destination.

His style would suit that demanded by manager Mauricio Pochettino.

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The plan is to sign Isco on loan for the rest of the season.

Spurs would also have the option to land the attacking midfielder on a permanent basis next summer if the move is successful.

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There may be competition from Chelsea for Isco, but it appears Tottenham are favourites to sign him.

The 24-year-old would add Champions League experience to Pochettino’s squad, many of whom will be venturing into new territory when they face Bayer Leverkusen, Monaco and CSKA Moscow over the coming months.