James Rodriguez: Man Utd and Chelsea make ‘serious’ offers for Real Madrid ace - report

MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea have made “serious” offers to sign Real Madrid star James Rodriguez, according to reports.

Rodriguez, 25, has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League as he wants to leave the Bernabeu in search of regular game time. 

United and Chelsea are both keen to bolster their ranks ahead of next season and have earmarked the Colombia international as a possible target.  

Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential departure from Real Madrid could have scuppered his move after he was accused of tax evasion by Spanish authorities. 

But he has since been calmed down by Real chief Florentino Perez and looks set to stay at the club.

Despite all this, Spanish outlet Diario Madrista say Rodriguez’s stance has not changed and he is still adamant about leaving the club.

Perez confirmed last week that no bids have come in for Rodriguez. 

But Diario Madrista reckon three concrete offers have been made for the playmaker. 

It is said that Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have all made “serious” proposals to sign Rodriguez. 

The former Monaco man reportedly prefers a move to Old Trafford with a verbal agreement already in place. 

All that remains is for Wayne Rooney to leave and Rodriguez to be handed the No.10 shirt.

The report adds his agent Jorge Mendes will help him force through a move and Perez respects the player’s decision to move on. 

But he will only offload the player, who has been valued at around £70million, for the right price. 

Rodriguez and his agent Mendes are supposedly confident Real will not obstruct his departure and are hoping they can come to a conclusion in the next few days. 

Mourinho wants to get his transfer business done early with the aim being to bring in new signings before pre-season training starts. 

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