Real Madrid Transfer News: Latest Rumours on James Rodriguez and Alexander Isak

Manager Zinedine Zidane has “refused to rule out” the exit of James Rodriguez from Real Madrid, as Juventus and Manchester United observe the Colombian superstar’s status at the Bernabeu Stadium.

The attacking midfielder was recently omitted from the Los Blancos squad for El Clasico against Barcelona, with Zidane admitting the player is seeking increased playing time.

According to Football Italia, the French coach was adamant he wants James to stay in his squad but refused to deny a potential departure with the January transfer window fast approaching:

He trained, he’s available, but like many players who return from a game, they do a recovery session.

I don’t know what you hope for with the question. James is a Madrid player, he is very important here.

Ok, he’s not playing and wants to play more, but for me he’s important and he will play here. I need the whole group and James is a part of that.

Could he leave? I’m not going to respond because I would have to say nonsense and I don’t want to.

James has emerged as a target for Italian champions Juve, …

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