Chelsea have made Malaga sensation Isco their top summer transfer target and plan to press ahead with a deal regardless of who takes over as manager.
The Blues have kick started their planning for life without Rafa Benitez, who will leave when his contract expires in the summer, and a deal for Spain wonderkid Isco is the top priority.
According to reports in Spain, the 20-year-old was recommended to Roman Abramovich by his right hand man Michael Emenalo in January, but a decision was made to hold off until the summer.
Isco has since signed a new contract with Malaga, that sees his wages and buyout clause increase, but it will still run until 2016, fuelling speculation that it was only renewed with a transfer in mind.
Manchester City hold a lengthy interest in Isco, as do Real Madrid, and the play-maker hinted last week that he would move if the deal helped cash strapped Malaga.
'If a club decides to come and sign me they'll have to be a big club because it'd be a lot of money,' said Isco.
It's thought Chelsea would pay up to £30million – his release clause – to land Isco, but hope that a deal could be struck that allows Brazilian staret Lucas Piazon to remain on-loan in return for a reduced fee.
~Metro » Football | Metro UK~Read more... http://www.chelseamashup.com/2013/02/28/chelsea-step-up-hunt-for-malaga-star-isco-regardless-of-manager-uncertainty/
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