Manchester United Transfer News: James Rodriguez Blow Amid Juventus Rumours

Manchester United have been served a severe blow in their hopes of signing Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez, with Juventus now in pole position to sign the playmaker, per Corriere dello Sport (h/t the Daily Mail’s Richard Arrowsmith).

After securing their fifth consecutive Serie A title, the Italian giants appear to be moving quickly to prepare themselves for another run at domestic and European titles next term.

Take a look at the options available to the creative star ahead of next transfer window:

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Colombia international Rodriguez has fallen down the pecking order at the Santiago Bernabeu under manager Zinedine Zidane this term, resulting in him making 23 league appearances for the Spanish giants, per WhoScored.com.

According to ESPN, the French coach has become irritated at times this season with the speculation surrounding Rodriguez’s future with the club. However, their separation appears now to be drawing nearer.

Per Corriere dello Sport, Rodriguez wants to leave the Spanish capital and has chosen Italy as his preferred destination, with negotiations for his …

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