Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has declared his admiration for Everton attacker James Rodriguez.

James played for Ancelotti in his previous spell as Real Madrid coach, as well as Bayern Munich and last season at Goodison Park.

The Colombia international is now being linked with Ancelotti's former club AC Milan.

The Italian told Il Giornale: "James Rodriguez in Milan? He is a pure talent, a great footballer.

"He just had a few physical problems that kept him out of the field this season."