Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti is eyeing Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez.

Marca says he has asked Bayern Munich to make an effort to bring the No.10 to Germany in the summer.

It's a deal that, apparently, has the blessing of the directors of the Bavarian club and it's a move which the Colombian would jump at.

James doesn't want to continue at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu and although two months ago he ensured that his desire was to remain in Madrid and fight for his place next season, the reality is that he remains very upset with his situation.

Without quality minutes - he played neither in the Club World Cup final, nor in El Clasico or the Champions League return against Napoli - and spending more time on the bench than on the pitch, his idea is to explore other options.

Ancelotti's Bayern is one of the most attractive proposals at the moment.