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Manchester United and Chelsea boosted as Lionel Messi urges Real Madrid star to quit
LIONEL MESSI has reportedly urged Manchester United and Chelsea target James Rodriguez to leave Real Madrid.
James Rodríguez scores incredible goal during training
Rodriguez missed El Clasico on Saturday with Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane leaving him on the substitutes bench.
The Colombia international has fallen behind the likes of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric in the pecking order - leading to speculation he could be about to quit the Spanish giants.
Sportskeeda say that Messi sought out his South American counterpart after Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Barcelona.
Lionel Messi has reportedly urged James Rodriguez to quit Real Madrid
James Rodriguez has fallen out of favour with Zinedine Zidane
And it is claimed that the Argentina international told Rodriguez to find a new club in order to secure regular football.
Messi also is said to have told Rodriguez that he can use a move to show he can live up to his superstar billing.
The Madrid star has been linked with moves to Manchester United and Chelsea in recent months.
James Rodriguez is wanted by Manchester United and Chelsea
Antonio Conte tried to sign the 25-year-old for the Blues in the summer, only for the player to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu.
However, Express Sport understands that Conte could try again to land him when the transfer window reopens next month.
United boss Mourinho is also keen amid suggestions he is unconvinced by Anthony Martial.
Martial has scored just four goals all season and struggled again as the Red Devils drew 1-1 with Everton yesterday.
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