Report: Napoli, Inter Milan join race for Real Madrid outcast Isco

Serie A rivals Napoli and Inter Milan have expressed an interest in signing out-of-favour Real Madrid midfielder Isco, according to a report.

The Spain international has started just a couple of games since Santiago Solari's arrival at the start of November and was left out of the squad entirely for Wednesday's Copa del Rey showdown with Barcelona.

Isco is expected to be given the chance to kickstart his career elsewhere next season, with Juventus widely considered to be the frontrunners to land his signature.

Corriere della Sera claims that two other Italian clubs have enquired about the 26-year-old, however, with Napoli and Inter also on the lookout for a new creative player.

The report indicates that Inter are willing to send Mauro Icardi to Madrid as part of an exchange deal for Isco, but Napoli may have an advantage as they are managed by ex-Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti.