Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba has claimed that Real Madrid midfielder Isco would be "welcome" to join the Catalan club.
The Spaniard has been regularly linked with a move away from the Bernabeu with his first team opportunities limited under Zinedine Zidane.
Premier League clubs Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham are all reportedly interested, but Alba has admitted that he would be happy to see Isco make a controversial move to his arch rivals.
"I know Isco very well", Alba told reporters - viaFootball Espana."I have known him for a very long time and I can say that I really appreciate him. Every talented player is always welcome at Barcelona.
"Now, however, we have to focus on players that are already part of our team."
If Isco were to do as Alba hopes, he would become only the 13th player to play for Barcelona after a stint with Los Blancos. Those that have taken the risk include the likes of Luis Figo and striker Samuel Eto'o, as well ascurrent Barca boss Luis Enrique.
Alba also backed his manager, who has received heavy criticism in recent weeks, to turn things around and continue to compete in all competitions.
"The critics go for one person one day and another the next, but I'm with the manager until the death," Alba added.
"He has helped me in many areas where I wasn't great [before]. We have had three magnificent years with him and we're all behind him. He's the best manager we can have. He knows the club and he knows us.
"We win and we lose together. We all share the blame, but don't forget that we're in the final of the cup, we still have a chance in La Liga and we will give our all in the Champions League."