James Rodriguez’s comments hinting at a move away from Real Madrid to seek first-team opportunities has led to great speculation over his next destination.
Executives at the Bernabeu were reportedly angered by the Colombian’s comments after Sunday’s Club World Cup final and are reportedly hoping to sanction a move for the player as early as January (http://www.football-espana.net/62155/madrid-anger-james).
AS report that five clubs lead the race for signing the 25-year-old in January with English Premier League duo Manchester United and Chelsea interested alongside French champions Paris Saint-Germain and Italian giants Inter Milan and Juventus.
The reports suggest the factor of the player being a client of Jorge Mendes’ Gestifute organisation playing a factor in his next destination
Chelsea could view James as the ideal replacement for China-bound attacking midfielder Oscar, while United are still reportedly on the lookout for another creative midfielder.
Inter Milan, under new Chinese ownership of Suning are on the lookout for bolstering their squad while Corriere dello Sport state the Colombian is on vice president Javier Zanetti’s wish list.
PSG and Juventus also reportedly enquired for the former Porto and Monaco playmaker in the summer, and may seek to renew their interest.
