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Premier League duo are only two teams left in race for James Rodriguez: They will bid
MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal are reportedly the only teams still chasing Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez.
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The Colombia international could leave the Bernabeu this summer, having grown frustrated at his lack of regular game time under Zinedine Zidane.
Despite the manager’s insistence he ‘loves’ the 25-year-old, clubs have circled ahead of the summer.
Chelsea and Liverpool have been linked with both looking to strengthen ahead of likely returns to Champions League action.
Bayern Munich and Juventus have also been touted as potential destinations, with Rodriguez intent on being at a club in Europe’s top bracket.
James Rodriguez could move to England this summer and quit Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho is apparently convinced playmaker Rodriguez can be an important piece of United’s puzzle
However, it appears his pursuers are limiting due to a below par campaign with the La Liga giants.
With the end of the season approaching, Rodriguez cannot break into Zidane’s first XI so interest has plummeted, leading to Liverpool and Chelsea pulling out of the running.
But according to Spanish outlet Don Balon, United and Arsenal are ready to go head-to-head and are willing to bid.
Jose Mourinho is apparently convinced playmaker Rodriguez can be an important piece of United’s puzzle.
Jose Mourinho has asked Manchester United chiefs about signing James Rodriguez
And the Portuguese boss has already instructed club chiefs to look at signing the Madrid star, although the price is still important.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have Rodriguez on their agenda too.
The Gunners are said to believe his arrival could prove crucial should Alexis Sanchez leave the Emirates this summer.
Rodriguez’s brother-in-law, David Ospina, is also part of the Arsenal squad and would back a switch.
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