Guardiola wants Isco as David Silva's replacement Real Madrid He'll cost City 80 million euros

Isco's situation at Real Madrid continues to be closely monitored by Pep Guardiola, with the Manchester City coach keen on the idea of having the Spaniard play under his instructions.

David Silva has announced that this will be his final season in Manchester and, as such, Guardiola is all the more keen to bring in Isco as his successor.

Isco is seen as the perfect replacement in the City team, and the midfielder may be available. Eden Hazard's big-money arrival at Madrid complicates his situation and it doesn't appear as though Zinedine Zidane has any place in his team for the No.22, at least in the starting line-up.

But Madrid need money this summer. With purchases having already exceeded 300 million euros and likely to rise further, Los Blancos know that they need to earn within 100 million euros of what they spend.

Zidane has already explained to Isco that there is a place for him in the squad, but the club have also expressed their stance that any serious offer will be considered. City, for their part, haven't yet made any big moves this summer.

The Premier League champions' only signing has been Zack Steffan, who arrived for eight million euros from Columbus Crew, and Pep wants more depth to challenge in the Champions League next season.

80 million euros

Madrid are thought to want 80 million euros for the Spaniard and while the amount is high, City have the financial muscle to meet it, as they'll show in the coming weeks when they complete the signing of Rodri Hernandez for 70 million euros.

Isco's contract at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu runs until 2022 and while he wants to remain in the capital, leaving could be his best option.

With the European Championship to come next summer, he wants minutes in order to seal a spot with Spain, meaning the door could be open for him to join Pep in England.