Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has casts fresh doubt on James Rodriguez's future.
With Chelsea and Arsenal circling, Zidane refuses to deny that James will struggle for a game this season - and the situation could leave him unsettled.
The coach stated on Friday: "James is a player of Madrid.
"When I answer this question, it looks like he will leave. This is a player of Real and he has a contract. It is certain that he'll play less and it can be a problem. What I always try to do is that players feel important. James is set at the same level as the rest of the group.
"Lately, I have not spoken with either James or with others. I speak with the group. But to answer the question, lately I have not spoken with James..."