Manchester City chief Txiki Begiristain is in talks with Malaga for star winger Isco.
Begiristain has made the exciting Spanish talent a priority target for the summer market after accepting Scott Sinclair isn't a first team prospect.
Gazzetta dello Sport says City and Inter Milan head a queue of clubs chasing Isco's signature.
The midfielder penned a new deal with Malaga earlier this year, which included his buyout clause being raised from 21 million to 35 million.