Atletico Madrid have opened talks for Real Madrid outcast James Rodriguez.
According to Colombian journalist Javier Hernández Bonnet, the negotiations between the two clubs for the player are well advanced. In fact he reckons James could already be considered 80% an Atleti player.
"If Real Madrid want to recover some of their money, they need to close the deal. If they don't do it between now and December, James will be a free agent. Real Madrid should open the door for James. The same sources that told us when he moved to Bayern Munich, have said the operation is 80% done," said the journalist on Blu Radio.
According to Hernández, James likes every aspect of the move, both from a sporting and personal point of view.
This season, James has only played 13 games in all competitions, eight as a starter. He's scored one goal and set up one. His last game in LaLiga was back on 19 October.