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Newcastle United have reportedly made an approach for Everton’s James Rodriguez, the playmaker seemingly surplus to requirements under new boss Rafa Benitez.
The Colombian international’s arrival at Goodison Park last summer was initially seen as a major coup for the Merseyside club, with the player opting to reunite with former Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti after a difficult stint at the Bernabeu.
Despite a bright start to life in the Premier League, the former Monaco man appeared to fade as the season progressed, with injury and a loss form seeing his game time restricted, as he featured in just 23 league games all season, albeit while netting a respectable tally of six goals.
The arrival of former Liverpool manager Benitez is seemingly set to restrict his impact even further, the 30-year-old absent from the Spaniard’s first two matchday squads of the season.
As per Marca the creative midfielder’s could well still lie in the English top-flight, however, with Benitez’s form side Newcastle said to have make an approach.
The report suggests that Rodriguez has been informed that he won’t play for the Toffees this season and therefore has just under ten days until the window shuts to find a suitable destination.
Newcastle reportedly showed an interest in his services 12 months ago prior to his move to Goodison and manager Steve Bruce is keen to try once more in an attempt to bring him to St James’ Park, though the report says that the playmaker will need to take a pay cut to facilitate a move.
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