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title: "Arsenal set sights on move for James Rodriguez"
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author: "Ryan Darby"
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published: "2019-01-09T11:30:04Z"
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# Arsenal set sights on move for James Rodriguez

Arsenal are reportedly looking to complete an eye-catching move to sign James Rodriguez but will face competition from Liverpool.

[According to the Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-news-today-arsenal-eye-13822446?_ga=2.23789370.1015447324.1547013879-509499367.1527449146), the player is unhappy in Germany and is unlikely to complete a permanent move to the Bundesliga side.

However, the player is also no longer needed in Spain at his parent club Real Madrid, meaning he could well be on the move at the end of the season.

![Octavio Passos/Getty Images Sport](https://production-354f.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/01/1036033286-1.jpg)

Bayern have the option to sign the player permanently as part of the two-year loan deal that was agreed between both clubs, but Rodriguez has endured a tricky relationship with Niko Kovac and has failed to break into his side on a regular basis this season.

It is claimed that Arsenal are leading the race to sign the Colombian, but a move to Anfield is not being ruled out at this stage.

Having spent time in Portugal, France, Spain and now Germany, the Premier League could be the next destination for the midfield maestro.