Liverpool could be dealt a major blow in their pursuit of Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez with Bayern Munich close to completing a £36m deal to land his signature, reports talkSPORT.
The Colombian international has a buyout clause that Bayern could trigger, although Goal report they are denying having made any bid.
James joined Bayern from Real last summer after struggling for playing time at the Santiago Bernabeu. He’s been in fine form ever since, however, contributing 14 goals in Bundesliga appearances this season.
The 26-year-old’s performances could lead Bayern to trigger his £36m clause, but chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says there’s no deal in place just yet.