Manchester United transfer news: James Rodriguez has ‘verbal agreement’ to join Red Devils… while wife Daniela Ospina house hunts in Manchester and London
JAMES RODRIGUEZ has a verbal agreement in place to join Manchester United this summer, according to reports.
The Real Madrid star is desperate to stay at the Bernabeu.
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But Spanish news outlet Diario Gol reports he and his agent, Jorge Mendes – who also represents Jose Mourinho – have a pact which would see him join United.
Only a more regular place in the Real team would see the Colombia sensation stick it out in Madrid.
But having played a bit-part role under Zinedine Zidane, that looks unlikely.
Rodriguez’s wife Daniela Ospina – sister to Arsenal keeper David – has even been house hunting in Manchester and London as a backup option.
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Daniela said: "The moment he has to make the decision he will take it. If not, I think he will be happy here. I cannot say anything. It's a very personal decision."
She added: "James wants to stay in Real Madrid. He is super happy, always working and trying to improve himself, whatever it has to be."
Rodriguez, 25, signed for Real from Monaco in 2014 for a fee of £63million.
James Rodriguez was signed by Real Madrid in 2014 from Monaco for a fee of £63mGetty ImagesJames Rodriguez has not played as much as he would have hoped at Real Madrid this seasonEPAJames Rodriguez reportedly has a deal in place with agent Jorge Mendes which would see him sign for Manchester United unless he is given more game time at Real MadridCorbis
United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal have all been linked with a rescue mission for the attacking midfielder.
Rodriguez admits he is caught between his love of Real and his desire to play football.
He said: "I love Madrid, I'm very happy in Spain and I want to stay here [but] obviously I want him to play more, I'm not going to lie."
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