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Chelsea target James Rodriguez wanted by Juventus as Real Madrid star says he is unhappy with life in La Liga

The Colombian international has played just four times in the league for the Spanish giants and Juve now want him

JUVENTUS are lining up a bid for Real Madrid star James Rodriguez, according to reports.

 claims the Italian giants want the Colombian, who has fallen down the pecking order at the Bernabeu.

 James Rodriguez has played just four times in La Liga for Real Madrid
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James Rodriguez has played just four times in La Liga for Real MadridCredit: Getty Images

Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri is a big fan of Rodriguez, 25, who joined Real from Monaco in 2013.


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But Rodriguez has become unhappy at the Spanish capital after playing just four times for Los Blancos in La Liga this season.

Clubs such as Chelsea and Inter Milan have been linked with moves for the attacking midfielder.

The Blues boss Antonio Conte would prefer a loan deal for Rodriguez but Real Madrid are holding out for a permanent move.

Tottenham have also been rumoured to keen on a move for Rodriguez.

Rodriguez told RCN: "I want to play more.

"But hey, there’s someone (Zidane) who commands all and it is he who says who plays who does not play.

 James Rodriguez has fallen down the pecking order since Zidane took over
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James Rodriguez has fallen down the pecking order since Zidane took overCredit: Getty Images
 James Rodriguez has been linked with a move to Chelsea and now Juve
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James Rodriguez has been linked with a move to Chelsea and now JuveCredit: Getty Images
 James Rodriguez joined Real Madrid in 2014 after the World Cup in Brazil
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James Rodriguez joined Real Madrid in 2014 after the World Cup in BrazilCredit: Getty Images

"He takes decisions and he calls the shots. You have to respect all that.

"It is not how everyone says (his relationship with Zidane). It is a relationship that is fit between a player and a coach.

"I’m in a club where everyone wants to win and you are always needed to play well. It is the biggest (club) worldwide – that is Real Madrid."

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