Liverpool and Man United 'battling to sign Isco from Real Madrid' as out-of-favour playmaker edges towards exit Isco looks to be on his way out of Real Madrid after falling out of favour Premier League rivals Liverpool and Man United are reportedly interested in him 26-year-old Spain international has started just five league matches this season By Adam Shergold for MailOnline Published: 07:18 GMT, 4 March 2019 | Updated: 07:21 GMT, 4 March 2019 Viewcomments Liverpool and Manchester United 'are both considering a summer swoop for Real Madrid attacking midfielder Isco'. The 26-year-old Spaniard's future at the Bernabeu is in doubt following an inconsistent season that has seen him score just one league goal. Isco has been named in Real's starting line-up just five times in La Liga matches and has spent much of the campaign sitting on the bench. Liverpool and Manchester United 'are interested in signing Real Madrid playmaker Isco' The Spain international is out-of-favour at Real Madrid and often remains on the bench According to Italian newspaper Tuttosport, the Premier League rivals are both interested in signing the player, whose Real contract doesn't expire until the summer of 2022. Italian giants Juventus are another club linked with Isco, who has failed to gain the trust of Real manager Santiago Solari this season. Isco (right) sits on the bench alongside Keylor Navas during the game with Barcelona In all, he has scored four goals in 26 matches this season, with one in the Champions League and two in the Copa del Rey alongside his sole La Liga strike. He has also contributed just one assist. Real's 1-0 defeat to rivals Barcelona in Saturday's Clasico has effectively killed off their title chances as they sit in third, some 12 points behind the leaders. Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility