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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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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Grzegorz Krychowiak of PSG and Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Grzegorz Krychowiak of PSG and Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) /

5. Paris Saint-Germain 

Finally, the dominant force of French football. PSG are backed by heavily rich owners, but James is no stranger to moving to Ligue 1 for big money, having joined Monaco in 2013 as they embarked on a similar project.

With the likes of Di Maria, who has reverted to a winger, Lucas Moura and Javier Pastore in the squad already, there may appear to be much room for a player who would command so much in fees, wages and playing time.

But PSG have marketed themselves as the most ambitious club in Europe, arguably, and it is hard to believe they would turn down an opportunity to sign a Real Madrid star, let alone one with so much still to give as James.

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With Unai Emery, the man who won three straight Europa League crowns with Sevilla, at the helm, PSG are really pushing forward. James’ ex-teammate and namesake Jese Rodriguez was their biggest coup last summer, but they could look in the Colombian’s direction.

Whether James would want to return to France and the perceived ‘weak’ Ligue 1, or if he would be comfortable signing for a direct rival of Monaco, remains to be seen. But if he becomes available, do not be surprised to see PSG’s name towards the front of the queue.

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