Real Madrid look to bolster funds for potential Manchester United transfer raid with surprise sale

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Colombian captain James Rodriguez is edging closer to a stay in Madrid as he prepares to swap the Santiago Bernabeu for the Estadio Metropolitano in a surprise move.

According to Anton Meana of Cadena SER, James wants to remain in the Spanish capital and has told Real Madrid that he wants a move to the red and white half of the city to join Atletico Madrid.

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Atletico have since moved into pole position with James’ preference to stay in Madrid a key selling point, whilst Real Madrid are looking to get a straight fee and are willing to do business with Atleti to do so.

Real have valued James at €42million and his sale would assist them in their pursuits of Paul Pogba and Christian Eriksen, who the Express have linked with Los Blancos. This comes after an already expensive summer window for the Spanish giants which has seen them welcome: Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy and Brazilian prospect Rodrygo Goes.

This development could end up being a worry for Manchester United fans in terms of their hopes of keeping Pogba, as Real have a history of signing the big names they want, and may now have the kind of budget to get a deal done.

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