Atletico Madrid director Miguel Angel Gil Marin admits they want Napoli target James Rodriguez, but “it depends on Real Madrid.”

The Colombia international returned to base after a two-year loan with Bayern Munich and will only be released for €42m upfront.

Napoli had been the favourites, but are unwilling to sign James unless it is a loan with option to buy.

“I know that many Atletico Madrid fans would like James and that our Coach likes him too,” Gil Marin told Sport.

Atletico Madrid director Miguel Angel Gil Marin admits they want Napoli target James Rodriguez, but “it depends on Real Madrid.”

The Colombia international returned to base after a two-year loan with Bayern Munich and will only be released for €42m upfront.

Napoli had been the favourites, but are unwilling to sign James unless it is a loan with option to buy.

“I know that many Atletico Madrid fans would like James and that our Coach likes him too,” Gil Marin told Sport.

“We know James doesn’t want to stay at Real Madrid and that Real Madrid do not want him to remain either.

“It would be nice to bring him here, but we need different circumstances to fit together for that to happen. It depends on the Real Madrid President.”

There have been reports Real Madrid would much prefer to sell James to Napoli rather than risk reinforcing their direct Liga rivals.

Partenopei Coach Carlo Ancelotti made similar comments in today’s Press conference.

“All negotiations are still open. Real Madrid want to sell and Napoli want to sign him,” said Ancelotti.

“There is no optimism or pessimism. There are players who interest us and we’ll see what happens.”

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