Arsenal make push for Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez
Defeat to Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium has prompted Arsene Wenger to make a renewed effort to sign the Colombian star, who is struggling to fit into the first team at the Estadio Bernabeu.
Defeat to Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium has prompted Arsene Wenger to make a renewed effort to sign the Colombian star, who is struggling to fit into the first team at the Estadio Bernabeu.
After succumbing to a thrilling 4-3 home defeat to Liverpool in their opening Premier League fixture, Arsenal will look to reinforce before the transfer window closes, identifying James Rodriguez of Real Madrid as an ideal target.
The Gunners are aiming to secure a first league title since 2004, but a second-half collapse at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday saw their challenge get off to the worst possible start.
It has prompted boss Arsene Wenger to return to the transfer market and make a push for the Colombia international, according to The Telegraph.
James has found himself on the fringes of coach Zinedine Zidane’s squad at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu and, despite vowing to fight for a first team spot this campaign, could be tempted by a move to North London.
With just over two weeks remaining of the transfer window, Arsenal are thought to be readying a bid for the 25-year-old midfielder, who could join Granit Xhaka, Rob Holding, and Takuma Asano as a new arrival at the club this summer.
James has scored 25 goals in 79 appearances for Real Madrid since arriving from French Ligue 1 outfit Monaco in 2014.
The Gunners are also thought to be closing in on Valencia centre-back Shkodran Mustafi, in an effort to bolster their depleted defensive options.