Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez is being tipped to announce his signing for Manchester United THIS WEEK.

Colombian media sources reported last week that James had agreed a pre-contract with United some time ago.

And Radio Caracol says the deal will be made public at the end of this week at the conclusion of the LaLiga campaign.

Real do not want to communicate the sale until after the Champions League final on June 3 in Cardiff, however the player is eager to come clean and prepare for the next stage in his career.

Driving the deal has been agent Jorge Mendes, who has worked closely with both James and United manager Jose Mourinho to get the transfer done.

The planned timing of the announcement suggests the need for United to qualify for the Champions League wasn't a demand from James.