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Man United midfield target development: Agent in talks with Ed Woodward
JAMES RODRIGUEZ reportedly wants to join Manchester United this window.
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The Real Madrid midfielder has fallen out of favour under Zinedine Zidane, prompting speculation he could leave the Bernabeu.
Jose Mourinho is looking to bolster his squad, although has ruled out signing a defender this month.
Chelsea have also been mooted as a destination for Rodriguez, with Antonio Conte keen to sign a versatile player.
James Rodriguez apparently wants to join Manchester United
Antonio Conte has expressed an interest in signing James Rodriguez
I’m fine and we all go through rough patches. This is a new year and a new life, I'm staying put
But according to the Sunday Mirror, a move to United for the Colombia international could be on the cards.
The report suggests Rodriguez has his heart set on completing a move to United in January.
His agent, Jorge Mendes, who also represents Mourinho and David De Gea is thought to be in negotiations with United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.
The intriguing development surrounding Rodriguez comes after he said earlier this week he wouldn’t be leaving this window.
Jorge Mendes is in talks with Ed Woodward over a deal for his client James Rodriguez
He said: “I’m fine and we all go through rough patches. This is a new year and a new life, I'm staying put.
“I just want to perform well whenever I'm given the chance and do a good job, to help the team, just as I did today.
“Everyone in the squad always wants to play all of the time.”
Manchester United thrashed Reading 4-0 in the third round of the FA Cup earlier today.
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