Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovau010d has given the all-clear for the club's decision-makers to pass up the opportunity to sign Real Madrid loanee James Rodriguez on a permanent basis at the end of the season.
The Colombia international has had a mixed time in Bavaria since arriving on a two-year loan deal in 2017, struggling to establish himself under Carlo Ancelotti and current manager Kovau010d, but thriving under legendary boss Jupp Heynckes last season.
Bayern Munich can make James' move permanent at the end of this season if they meet Real Madrid's €42m clause - which is on top of the €13m loan fee - but Marca report that returning to the Spanish capital is back on the cards.