Paulo Dybala could yet be sold, Ronaldo wants Rodriguez as replacement
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Paulo Dybala has been reportedly told that he has no place in Maurizio Sarri's plans for the upcoming season. He has already seen talks break down with both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur over wage demands and confusion over image rights.
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Similar to Dybala's plight at Juventus, James Rodriguez is spending his days on the periphery at Real Madrid. James Rodriguez has been provided no assurances over his future at Real Madrid after having rejoined the Blancos after a 2-year loan spell at Bayern Munich.
However, things may yet work out favourably for the Colombian international as he shares a good friendship with Juventus spearhead Cristiano Ronaldo from their time together at Real Madrid. Ronaldo has told the Old Lady that he would like to see James Rodriguez join from Real Madrid as a replacement for Paulo Dybala should the latter leave the club this summer.
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