by former United boss Louis Van Gaal and enjoyed a solid first season at Old Trafford making 39 appearances under the Dutchman. But Bayern are likely to reject that and hold out for closer to £40m. With just a few tweaks to the side that bombed last season, the Italian has his side racing away wit. an eye on the Zenit midfielder whose contract is up in the summer and has made it clear he is desperate for a move. MANCHESTER UNITED have made an enquiry over the availability of James Rodriguez for next summer — and have been told he would cost them £50million. arted just six times this season, hes come off the bench five times and has three goals and five league assists, plus a hat-trick in the cup. The 22-year-old was left out of their squad to face Pacos de Ferreira – as the Eagles won 1-0 in the Taca da Liga. But the Old Lady were gazzumped by yet another bumper offer from the Far East. CHELSEA have made the first move in an attempt to beat Arsenal to the signing of Wolfsburg defender Ricardo Rodriguez. He has also become one of the first players on the England team sheet, most memorably starring for the Three Lions in their 3-2 win over Germany in Berlin last year.