James Rodriguez is nearing the end of his Real Madrid career after it was confirmed the Spanish giants were in talks with Napoli over a deal for the Colombian.
The 27-year-old moved to the Santiago Bernabeu from Monaco in 2014 after impressing at that summer's World Cup, but has spent the past two seasons on loan at Bayern Munich.
The former Monaco man is now expected to leave the Spanish capital permanently this summer, with Napoli the frontrunners in the race to sign Rodriguez.
Goal report that the Serie A club have opened talks with Real about a possible deal for the Colombia international and a move would seem him play under Carlo Ancelotti for a third time.
The Italian signed Rodriguez for the La Liga heavyweights five years ago, before bringing him in on loan to Bayern just months before his departure in 2017.
Ancelotti is clearly a fan of Rodriguez as he tries to sign him for a third time, but Napoli are also looking at alternatives should they fail in a bid for the 27-year-old.
In an interview with Radio Kiss Kiss, Partonopei chairman Aurelio de Laurentis revealed the club were also looking at PSV's Hirving Lozano, but would prefer to complete a move foe Rodriguez.
"James Rodriguez is Ancelotti’s wish. I don’t know if we need him 100 percent, but his talent isn’t in doubt," said the 70-year-old.
"I must help my coach. He wants James and I won’t bat an eyelid, even if he’s very expensive.
"If James doesn’t go through with Jorge Mendes, we’ll go forward with Mino Raiola about the possibility of taking Lozano.
Bayern had the chance to sign Rodriguez this summer following the end of his two-year loan deal, but opted against activating that option.
The 27-year-old remains out of favour with Real and a move to Napoli may represent his best chance of getting minutes next term.
