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Man United and Chelsea’s latest blow: Huge update on Real Madrid star’s future
MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea may have to shelve their plans to sign Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez.
James Rodriguez - 5 things you need to know
The Colombian has been talked up as a potential replacement for Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney, with Jose Mourinho an admirer.
Chelsea courted Rodriguez too last summer, but Antonio Conte failed to bring the playmaker to Stamford Bridge.
After struggling to cement a first-team spot since Zinedine Zidane took over the reins at the Bernabeu earlier this year, a move has been mooted for Rodriguez.
James Rodriguez has been on Manchester United and Chelsea's radars
Jose Mourinho has been keeping tabs on James Rodriguez
He's a top player. He can play anywhere. He doesn't have to prove anything
Reports emerged indicating Real would be open to a swap deal with Juventus, which would see Paulo Dybala head the other way.
However, his agent, Jorge Mendes has suggested to the contrary.
“He's a top player. He can play anywhere," he told Sky Italia.
“He doesn't have to prove anything.
Jorge Mendes has ruled out a move for James Rodriguez
“He's a player who has done well. Now, he has to recover to convince Zidane.”
The 25-year-old completed the full 90 minutes of just five Real matches this season.
The transfer window reopens in two days.
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