Jose Mourinho has taken the lead in Manchester United's negotiations for Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez.
James wants to leave Real this summer and talks are set to intensify with Colombia's Copa America campaign coming to an end.
El Mundo Deportivo says Mourinho is determined to land the midfielder and has taken over negotiations from agent Jorge Mendes.
Mendes has a poor relationship with Real president Florentino Perez, while Mourinho is still very close to the Spaniard.
Mourinho hopes his friendship with Perez can help smooth talks over a deal for James in the coming weeks.