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James Rodriguez transfer: Jose Mourinho could be key to future of Arsenal target

  /  autty

James Rodriguez has emerged as one of the big stories this January transfer window.

The on-loan Bayern Munich man has been heavily linked with a move to north London with either Arsenal or Tottenham .

Reports have suggested the Colombian has not closed the door on a successful return to Real Madrid as his future remains up in the air.

But according to former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon, rumours linking Jose Mourinho with a return to the Bernabeu could prevent Rodriguez from going back to Spain.

The former Manchester United boss would not provide a good style of play for Rodriguez, and he could be forced to look elsewhere if he does secure a shock return to the La Liga giants.

"There'll be a lot of changes [at Madrid] this summer.

"There are many rumours about Jose Mourinho being re-appointed, and if that happens I don't think James will go back," Calderon told Sport Bild .

Bayern have a purchase option on Rodriguez, but it remains unclear if it will be activated as Premier League clubs consider offering him an early escape route this transfer window.