Reuters5James Rodriguez has found himself on the periphery at Real MadridRodriguez shares the same r. EPA5The Belgium midfielder snubbed Juventus and Chelsea for Tianjan QuanjianGetty Images5Witsel said. he recent emergence of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo as a successful centre-back pairing means United could put any deal off until the summer. ociation6Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy (right) is widely known as one of the shrewdest negotiators in footballWorld Cup-winner Zidane was the star attacking midfielder of Juventus and Real during his heyday and won the biggest prize in international football in 1998 as well as Euro 2000. d Marcos Rojo have recently shown signs that they can be a formidable centre-back pairing. With competition for places from Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, he knows he is no longer a first team player. He was also named the clubs Player of the Year in 2013 and placed in the Serie A Team of the Year in 2013 and 2014. United are reportedly not keen to shell out ?£42million on an unproven defender, after Phil Jones an. However, injuries and a lack of form saw the trio in and out of the team. And Mundo Deportivo report the player has informed Real Madrid president Perez?of his desire to make the switch to the Bernabeu.