Arsenal are being linked with Real Madrid outcast Isco ahead of the transfer window, in an attempt to add more creativity to their midfield. Currently, a half-season long loan deal is being proposed, and it could be the most effective solution for both parties involved.

The Spaniard has been on the fringes this season at Real Madrid and has been visibly frustrated with his lack of playing time under Zinedine Zidane. There were reports of Carlo Ancelotti potentially being interested in luring his former player to Everton alongside James Rodriguez, but those seem to have died down now.

Isco is currently 28 years old and is in his peak years as a footballer. While Arsenal must be cautious before investing in him permanently, a loan deal could do them good not only by solving the most pressing problem at hand (creativity) as well as almost completely minimise the damage should the move not prove to be successful.

Isco is naturally accustomed to playing a creative role through the centre, but also has the versatility to operate on the wings, as he has been deployed in wider areas multiple times by Zinedine Zidane.

With Dani Ceballos already on loan from Real Madrid at Arsenal, the relations between the two clubs are considered to be smooth.

The financial situation at Arsenal is preventing the club from investing in a high-output move for someone of the likes of Houssem Aouar or Emi Buendia. The loan move will not only look after the finances but also enable the club to feasibly invest in a much more exciting younger talent to carry the club forward in the upcoming years when the season ends and the summer transfer window is open for business.