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James Rodríguez - Monaco/Colombia
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Manchester City Manager Manuel Pellegrini Sends Scouts To Watch Colombia Attacking Duo In World Cup Clash
by Mark Brus June 28th, 2014
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Juan Cuadrado James Rodriguez Colombia
Dazzling World Cup duo in action against Uruguay tonight.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini will have scouts watching tonight as Colombia take on Uruguay in the last 16 of the 2014 World Cup, with James Rodriguez and Juan Cuadrado the main targets.
The two attacking midfielders are among the most impressive players on show at this summer’s World Cup, having also enjoyed superb campaigns for their clubs, AS Monaco and Fiorentina, respectively in 2013/14, and CaughtOffside understands they could now both be major transfer targets for City.
Both players have already been linked with a number of other top clubs, with Cuadrado in particular attracting plenty of attention from Arsenal, Juventus and Barcelona as he could be available for a bargain price of just £22m.
The 26-year-old notched up an impressive record of 15 goals and eight assists for La Viola this season, and has looked in equally dangerous form for his country in Brazil so far, scoring once and providing three assists in just three games in the group stages.
Rodriguez, meanwhile, has also caught the eye in this tournament with three goals and two assists in his three matches so far, adding to the nine goals and 12 assists he chalked up in Ligue 1 in his first season for Monaco this term.
Still only 22 years old, Rodriguez is no doubt one of the most talented young players in the world at the moment, and the French giants may struggle to hold on to him as his reputation continues to grow, despite their own financial power in the transfer market that has seen them lure some big names to the club in the last year.
Arsenal and Manchester United have already shown an interest in Rodriguez following his World Cup performances, but City now look ready to step up their interests in signing at least one of these two South American stars as they look to strengthen for next season.
Although Pellegrini already has a healthy amount of attacking options in his squad, it is thought that the Chilean believes he can improve on the likes of Samir Nasri and Jesus Navas, both of whom have often struggled for consistency and who suffer from a tendancy to go missing when it matters.
City also have James Milner as a backup option, but Pellegrini would like to add more flair to his side as he prepares to try and retain the Premier League crown next season.
Manchester City Manager Manuel Pellegrini Sends Scouts To Watch Colombia Attacking Duo In World Cup Clash
by Mark Brus June 28th, 2014
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4
Juan Cuadrado James Rodriguez Colombia
Dazzling World Cup duo in action against Uruguay tonight.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini will have scouts watching tonight as Colombia take on Uruguay in the last 16 of the 2014 World Cup, with James Rodriguez and Juan Cuadrado the main targets.
The two attacking midfielders are among the most impressive players on show at this summer’s World Cup, having also enjoyed superb campaigns for their clubs, AS Monaco and Fiorentina, respectively in 2013/14, and CaughtOffside understands they could now both be major transfer targets for City.
Both players have already been linked with a number of other top clubs, with Cuadrado in particular attracting plenty of attention from Arsenal, Juventus and Barcelona as he could be available for a bargain price of just £22m.
The 26-year-old notched up an impressive record of 15 goals and eight assists for La Viola this season, and has looked in equally dangerous form for his country in Brazil so far, scoring once and providing three assists in just three games in the group stages.
Rodriguez, meanwhile, has also caught the eye in this tournament with three goals and two assists in his three matches so far, adding to the nine goals and 12 assists he chalked up in Ligue 1 in his first season for Monaco this term.
Still only 22 years old, Rodriguez is no doubt one of the most talented young players in the world at the moment, and the French giants may struggle to hold on to him as his reputation continues to grow, despite their own financial power in the transfer market that has seen them lure some big names to the club in the last year.
Arsenal and Manchester United have already shown an interest in Rodriguez following his World Cup performances, but City now look ready to step up their interests in signing at least one of these two South American stars as they look to strengthen for next season.
Although Pellegrini already has a healthy amount of attacking options in his squad, it is thought that the Chilean believes he can improve on the likes of Samir Nasri and Jesus Navas, both of whom have often struggled for consistency and who suffer from a tendancy to go missing when it matters.
City also have James Milner as a backup option, but Pellegrini would like to add more flair to his side as he prepares to try and retain the Premier League crown next season.
eastlands oasis
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Rodriguez looks the real deal after his performances in the World Cup, out shining Messi and Neymar for me so far. Monaco will demand big money to be persuaded to sell him though
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eastlands oasis said:Rodriguez looks the real deal after his performances in the World Cup, out shining Messi and Neymar for me so far. Monaco will demand big money to be persuaded to sell him though
He'll probably end up at real too be Ronaldo's replacement in a couple of years. meanwhile earn loads at Monaco
He's no reason to leave Monaco any time soon but having said that, he does have Real Madrid written all over him. He'll be 23 in a few weeks so perhaps 2/3 years until he makes his next move.
His birthday's the day after the World Cup final too, could be a decent celebration...
or it's the day of the third place playoff..
His birthday's the day after the World Cup final too, could be a decent celebration...
or it's the day of the third place playoff..
abellwillring
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James' release clause was 45m euro. That story was widely reported but only half true. Porto would never sell a player like him for less than his release clause.bleed.blue said:By the way, that 45 million euro fee that Monaco paid for his services last year is misleading as they underpaid for Moutinho to let porto save on money owed to Sporting Lisbon ( just like Benfica have sold E Garay to Zenit for just 6 million to avoid paying huge money to Madrid).
What a player!
Silva--Yaya--James
-------Aguero------
That would be an incredible front 4.
I don't think we have any chance of signing him with FFP restrictions, but he would be an unbelievable signing and would make us Champion's League contenders.
Silva--Yaya--James
-------Aguero------
That would be an incredible front 4.
I don't think we have any chance of signing him with FFP restrictions, but he would be an unbelievable signing and would make us Champion's League contenders.
Tez Tosterone
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Daz_Blue said:No chance he will be coming to City....... ...we could not afford him
Sadly true
toffee balls
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Tez Tosterone said:Daz_Blue said:No chance he will be coming to City....... ...we could not afford himwe are not allowed to buy him
Sadly true
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