Official : Chelsea, Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool Target James Joins Bayern Munich

Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have strengthened their ranks with the signing of Colombia World Cup star James Rodriguez from Real Madrid on a two-year loan deal.

The attacking midfielder had been linked with a transfer to the English Premier League, with Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal all credited with an interest.

"We're very happy about this transfer,"  Bayern Munich executive board chairman, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said .

"James Rodriguez was Carlo Ancelotti's wish after both worked successfully together in Madrid. James is a versatile player, dangerous in front of goal, creates plenty and takes a good set-piece.

''We've really added to the quality of the squad with this transfer."

Bayern Munich have the option to buy James Rodriguez outright at the end of the 2018-2019 season.

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