Serie A Transfer News: Manchester United table €80m bid for Milinkovic-Savic, James Rodriguez set to refuse Napoli and join arch-rival Atletico Madrid, and more, 16 July 2019

James Rodriguez
James Rodriguez

#4 James Rodriguez ready to reject Napoli for Atletico Madrid

James Rodriguez could leave for Atletico Madrid.
James Rodriguez could leave for Atletico Madrid.

The Real Madrid midfielder is yet to decide his future since Bayern Munich refused to trigger his €42 million buyout clause. Real Madrid have bought plenty of players such as Eden Hazard and Luka Jovic, forcing James to look for another club if the Colombian wants to earn decent game time.

Napoli have confirmed their intention to sign the player, but the Italian club are still unable to find an agreement with Real Madrid over the transfer price. According to a report, James and Real Madrid have grown increasingly tired with the drawn-out saga. The report further states that the midfielder is ready to reject Napoli to join Real Madrid rival Atletico.

Atletico are willing to offer the same level of wage that he currently earns at Real Madrid, while Napoli want James to take a pay cut. Real Madrid are not interested in strengthening their arch-rival, but the Los Blancos will have no other choice if they are unable to strike a deal with Napoli.

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