Manchester United are keeping tabs on Porto’s James Rodriguez with negotiations over a new contract with Nani yet to be concluded, according to the Sun.
The Portuguese winger’s current deal is not due to expire until 2014 and he is yet to commit his long-term future to the Red Devils, despite the club offering a reported wage hike to £130,000 per week. Therefore United have begun lining up contingency plans, with the 20-year-old topping their list of targets.
James earned a glowing reputation whilst playing for Argentine side Banfield and was brought to Europe by the Porto in 2010. But this season has served as his breakthrough year as he scored 13 goals in 26 league appearances as Portuguese outfit won their second consecutive league title.
Despite his youth he has already forced his way into the Colombia team and has represented his country five times at senior level, scoring his first goal in the 1-0 win World Cup qualifying group win over Peru.
Sir Alex Ferguson has frequently had scouts watch the energetic winger and he has been impressed with his development since moving to Europe. Should the Red Devils wish to launch an official bid to bring him to Old Trafford however, they could expect to pay no less that £20m.
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