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title: "Arsenal ready to pounce as World Cup star rejects €55m Bayern move"
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author: "Ryan Darby"
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published: "2018-06-29T12:36:50Z"
modified: "2018-06-29T12:36:50Z"
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# Arsenal ready to pounce as World Cup star rejects €55m Bayern move

James Rodriguez has emerged as a surprise target for Arsenal and Chelsea following the news he is unlikely to sign permanently for Bayern Munich.

[Sky Sports in Germany](https://sport.sky.de/transfers) cite reports from Diario Gol that claim the player does not want to play under new manager Niko Kovac.

Bayern had been hoping to land the player on a permanent basis this summer and had a €55 million deal arranged after the Colombian enjoyed a productive season on loan from Real Madrid.

![Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/986160620.jpg)

However, Rodriguez now looks set for another move, with the Premier League looking a likely destination.

The report claims that Unai Emery is looking to make a marquee offensive signing this summer and hint Rodriguez could the man to fit the bill.

Chelsea have also been linked with a move, but with neither club able to offer the player Champions League football, it is yet to be seen if he would be interested in a move to London.