Everton have hit a stumbling block in their pursuit of James Rodriguez. The Colombia international is set to leave Real Madrid despite only recently defending his relationship with Zinedine Zidane, and he could be tempted to move to Merseyside by his former boss Carlo Ancelotti.
The 29-year-old made only eight La Liga appearances last season after a successful two-year loan with Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, a period in which he won three major trophies.
The 2014 World Cup Golden Boot winner has failed to hit his best form since a fine first season in Spain, and it looks as though he is now keen on a switch to Goodison Park.Tancredi Palmeri, a correspondent for beIN Sports, has reported that although Rodriguez has agreed personal terms.
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