Man Utd plot £59m bid for Unsettled Star

Manchester United have reportedly began negotiations over a potential deal for Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez.

The 24-year-old is said to be discontent at the Bernabeu having failed to nail down a regular role in the first-team under Rafael Benitez.

Spanish source Fichajes reveals that the Red Devils are holding talks with Real over a possible winter deal for the Colombian international/

Adding to this, United would have to pay a fee of around £59m considering the midfielder has four-and-a-half years left on his existing deal at Los Blancos.

Rodriguez has made just seven starts in La Liga this season.