Manchester United Transfer News: Jose Mourinho makes James Rodriguez enquiry
Rodriguez is wanted by both Manchester United and Chelsea after falling down the pecking order at the Spanish giants. He was expected to leave the club in January but Madrid's transfer ban has scuppered his chances of securing an exit. It means the Colombia international will instead wait until the end of the season to end his difficult spell at the Bernabeu.
GETTY James Rodriguez is wanted by Manchester United and Chelsea
GETTY James Rodriguez has fallen down the pecking order at Real Madrid
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And The Sun claim United have contacted Madrid over the possibility of a summer sale. Manager Jose Mourinho shares an agent with the player in Jorge Mendes and the former Chelsea boss hopes he can swing the deal United's way. Express Sport understands Antonio Conte wants to bring the midfielder to Stamford Bridge but United's financial muscle could prove key.
GETTY Jose Mourinho wants to bring another Galactico to Old Trafford