Signed for £69million from Monaco following the 2014 World Cup, Rodriguez has made just 24 La Liga starts in the last two seasons for Los Blancos. The French international seems destined to leave Spain in the summer, and the former Gunners forward believes the 26-year-old is just the type of player they need. Keep up to date with ALL the Real Madrid?news, gossip and transfers on our club pageRodriguez has st. Liverpool now hope the France defender, on loan at Crystal Palace,?will see them hit the jackpot. But a deal will also depend on what Barcas new boss wants after they take over from Luis Enrique at the end of the season. Bruce said: “Everyone agrees that Sam needed to go and play football. Getty Images12James Rodriguez has not featured much for Real Madrid under Zinedine ZidaneAntoine Griezmann – Atletico Madrid to Manchester United – 4. president Florentino Perez to sign the striker this summerHe told reporters: I do not speak to the president to consult me about signings, but the gates of Real Madrid are always open for the best players. Manchester United star Eric Bailly and Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha – an ex-England international – were also involved in the match. He has played 26 league appearances for the club this season and Chelsea remain excited at the thought of him partnering N’Golo Kante in the middle of the park.