.. Superagent Jorge Mendes has a grand plan that involves Manchester United winning the race to sign Real Madrids Angel Di Maria. According to Spanish newspaper El Confidencial, Mendes will bring James Rodriguez to the Santiago Bernabeu this summer, paving the way for Di Maria to join United. Rodriguez, also a United transfer target, has been one of the stars of the World Cup and currently leads the tournament with five goals as we approach the quarter-final stage. The plan Mendes, who often finds himself at the centre of most of footballs biggest transfer deals, will negotiate on behalf of Rodriguez. The Colombian international is keen to leave Monaco to capitalise on his stunning form, with Real Madrid a contender. And while Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti does not want to lose Di Maria, he will relent if the defending Champions League winners can secure Rodriguez as a direct replacement. Di Marias valuation A potential sticking point is the fee. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is demanding €50m for Di Maria, while Monaco reportedly want as much as €90m for Rodriguez. United can afford to pay that, even after spending more than £50m on Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw. New boss Louis Van Gaal has up to £125m to spend, and is under instruction to get United back in the Champions League after last seasons seventh placed finish.
Posted on: Fri, 04 Jul 2014 19:54:07 +0000
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