Real Madrid Transfer News: Latest on Paulo Dybala, Isco, James Rodriguez Rumours

Real Madrid are interested in Juventus star Paulo Dybala and will target him as a possible replacement for Isco or James Rodriguez. 

That's according to Calciomercato.com, which added that Real have entered discussions with Isco regarding a new contract, but "both parties are far away financially speaking," while Rodriguez wants regular football and could leave in search of that. The futures of both players are said to be "in heavy doubt."

Dybala bagged a brace and an assist on Friday as Juventus ran out 4-1 winners against his former side, Palermo, taking his tally to 10 goals and six assists in 25 appearances this season.

The explosive forward has pace and technique in abundance, and it's little surprise that he's completed 68 per cent of the take-ons he's attempted in Serie A this season, per Squawka.

He's also created 29 chances for his team-mates in the league and maintained a strong 85 per cent passing accuracy, so he can participate in team moves—just as he did to set up Gonzalo Higuain on Friday.

Dybala is also an excellent free-kick taker, rattling the post with one before burying another into the top corner against Palermo, as noted by beIN Sports' Matteo Bonetti:

ESPN's Janusz Michallik and GianlucaDiMarzio.com's David Amoyal also showered the 23-year-old with praise for his efforts:

Real are hardly lacking firepower, but Dybala is well on his way to becoming a genuine superstar—he'd be an excellent addition to any side.

As for Isco and Rodriguez, they're outstanding players who suffer from the wealth of talent available to manager Zinedine Zidane. The pair have played just 1,356 and 1,091 minutes, respectively, in all competitions this season.

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Despite that, Isco has provided five goals and six assists, while Rodriguez has struck four times and assisted 10.

On Saturday, the Spaniard played the full 90 minutes in La Liga for just the third time this season, and he set up both of Real's goals as they beat Espanyol 2-0, per ESPN FC's Dermot Corrigan:

According to Calciomercato's report, Juventus are longtime admirers of Isco, so while Real may want to keep him, he could perhaps help them prise Dybala away from Turin.

Rodriguez seems even more likely to leave as he's too talented and expensive an asset to be sitting on the sidelines as much as he is—there should be plenty of competition for his signature if he's available in the summer.