Liverpool see Malaga ace as Gerrard replacement

Steven Gerrard has come under some criticism since Brendan Rodgers took over at Liverpool with a number of admirers admitting he may not fit into Rodgers favoured style of play, and although he is not expected to hang up his boots just yet, the club are actively seeking a replacement for ‘Mr Liverpool’.

Isco BOOMED onto the scene this week with two incredible goals for Champions League debutants Malaga against Russian money bags Zenit, and there is a certain man in Liverpool who is said to be watching closely.

The starlet is 12 years Gerrard’s junior, has been a regular for Spain at every level (minus the senior side) and already speaks better English than Stevie G, but the scousers are going to have to fight hard to land the signature of the former Valencia midfielder as Europe's big boys are starting to swarm.

I bet he is ecstatic about the thought of playing swapping Jeremy Toulalan for Jonjo Shelvey as his partner in the middle of the pitch…