Manchester United fans in the Transfer Tavern have become accustomed to seeing their side linked with a wealth of superstar signings, and one report has caught the eye this morning.
Jose Mourinho’s side have been heavily linked with the signature of Real Madrid superstar James Rodriguez in recent weeks, with the Colombian World Cup hero looking destined to leave the Santiago Bernabeu this summer.
James is unhappy with his lack of first-team opportunities this summer and Real Madrid are set to approve a sale, with Spanish outlet Don Balon stating Manchester United have reached a major outcome in their pursuit for the South American.
The reports indicate that discussions for Rodriguez are so far along that he’s already chosen his shirt number at Old Trafford next season, with the Colombian set to take the number ten jersey from Wayne Rooney.
That intensifies rumours that Rooney himself will be on his way out of the Red Devils but our landlord fears fans may be getting ahead of themselves, as he’s struggling to see where James Rodriguez would fit into United’s ranks.
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