--- title: "Arsenal step up interest in Real Madrid attacking midfielder" canonical: "https://readarsenal.com/2016/01/25/arsenal-step-interest-real-madrid-attacking-midfielder/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Adam Hamdani" section: "Arsenal News" published: "2016-01-25T11:07:59Z" modified: "2016-01-25T11:07:59Z" --- # Arsenal step up interest in Real Madrid attacking midfielder Arsenal could be set to step up their interest in Real Madrid attacking midfielder Isco, with the Spaniard believed to be keen on departing Los Blancos. The 23-year-old [has featured in 16 of the 21 La Liga games]() the Spanish giants have played this campaign, although the majority have come in bit-part roles from the bench. ![Denis Doyle/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/495511334.jpg) With the European Championship up and coming in the summer, the former Malaga man is believed to be increasingly frustrated with his lack of opportunities at the club, meaning he could seek a move away. According to *El Confidencial*, [as reported by the](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-news-rumours-gunners-7239549)*[Daily Star](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-news-rumours-gunners-7239549)*, Arsenal could jump in with a move for Isco, with Arsene Wenger believed to be a big fan of the 23-year-old’s services. ![Gareth Copley/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/505384220.jpg) However, with the Gunners having signed a midfielder in Mohamed Elneny and the likes of Santi Cazorla, Francis Coquelin and Jack Wilshere still to come back into the squad, it’s unlikely Wenger would pursue a move for Isco this month.