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5 possible new clubs for Real Madrid outcast James Rodriguez

By Harry De Cosemo

TRONDHEIM, NORWAY - AUGUST 09: James Rodriguez of Real Madrid celebrate with the trophy after theUEFA Super Cup match between Real Madrid and Sevilla at the Lerkendal Stadion on August 9, 2016 in Trondheim, Norway. (Photo by Trond Tandberg/Getty Images)
TRONDHEIM, NORWAY - AUGUST 09: James Rodriguez of Real Madrid celebrate with the trophy after theUEFA Super Cup match between Real Madrid and Sevilla at the Lerkendal Stadion on August 9, 2016 in Trondheim, Norway. (Photo by Trond Tandberg/Getty Images) /
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MONACO, MONACO – NOVEMBER 22: Eric Dier of Tottenham talks to coach Mauricio Pochettino during the UEFA Champions League match between AS Monaco FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Stade Louis II on November 22, 2016 in Monaco. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
MONACO, MONACO – NOVEMBER 22: Eric Dier of Tottenham talks to coach Mauricio Pochettino during the UEFA Champions League match between AS Monaco FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Stade Louis II on November 22, 2016 in Monaco. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) /

2. Tottenham Hotspur

There are potentially a few Premier League sides of higher stature who could move for James Rodriguez, but Spurs arguably need him most. The Colombian would not suit Antonio Conte’s system at Chelsea, Manchester United have Juan Mata, Arsenal Mesut Ozil and Liverpool Philippe Coutinho.

At White Hart Lane, despite an abundance of options at his door, Mauricio Pochettino has struggled to find a fluid system in midfield this season, albeit being unbeaten in the Premier League. The struggles have been particularly evident in the Champions League.

On paper, the chief creator is Christian Eriksen, but there are too many players within that pool who have similar traits. This term, particularly, the Dane has struggled to hit top gear.

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Rodriguez would bring a lot more finesse to the ‘number 10’ position than Eriksen, and he would be a signal of intent for Tottenham if they could lure him to White Hart Lane. Although they went close to the Premier League title last season, Spurs lack something their rivals have, a player who can create from nothing.

It would be a tall order to sign James Rodriguez, but chairman Daniel Levy has never shirked away from showing his ambition. Rodriguez is probably as gettable as he’ll ever be, and if Spurs don’t move for his clubmate Isco, with whom they’ve been linked, this one would be worth considering.

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