Report: Isco pleads for Real Madrid stay

Real Madrid midfielder Isco has reportedly pleaded with his club not to sell him at the end of the season.

The player has been strongly linked with a move away from the Bernabeu in the last couple of months, with Los Blancos said to be prepared to part with the former Malaga playmaker in the summer transfer window.

However, according to AS, Isco is desperate to remain in Madrid and wants to honour the final two years on his contract.

The 23-year-old started seven of Zinedine Zidane's first eight games in charge of the capital club, but has been forced to rotate since the end of February.

Juventus are believed to lead the race for the attacker, who is currently on international duty with Spain.