Manchester City and Chelsea are going head-to-head for Malaga winger Isco.

The Daily Express says reports in the Spanish press claim that Isco could be secured if a bid of £35m was to be submitted, with Manchester City joining Chelsea as the clubs prepared to pay that much for the Spaniard.

Isco recently admitted that he would consider a move away from La Rosaleda, saying: "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.

"Therefore, if it would help Malaga, I wouldn't have a problem accepting a transfer, if it benefitted both of us."