Manchester United Transfer News: Have United Found the New Nani?

James Rodriguez would be an excellent addition for Manchester United.

Should the Red Devils pick up the Porto sensation over the summer transfer window, they would add another world-class player to their already star-studded squad, as well as another excellent attacking option.

But they might just do it at the expense of Portuguese international and United legend Nani, who fears he's being frozen out of Old Trafforddespite dropping his asking price twice in order to renew a new contract with the club.

According to Mirror Football, the Red Devils see Rodriguez as a possible replacement for the winger should he depart from the club. They have reportedly been tracking the Colombian international for a while, and have even travelled to South America to watch the 20-year-old play.

Currently rated in the25 million range by his current club Porto, Rodriguez wouldn't come cheaply to Unitedalthough he has already indicated his enthusiasm and desire to play for the Red Devils.

For now, I keep thinking about Porto and about winning the Portuguese Liga title here. I am very happy here, but if you give me the option to go to United, I am not going to deny that I would like to play at a club like that. I can still give so much...

Rodriguez would no doubt be a strong player at Old Trafford given his versatility in midfield and attack, and at just 20, he would serve as a long-term signing for a club struggling with an aging midfield.

However, he must only be looked as a replacement for Nani should the winger move on over the summer transfer window.

The Portuguese star has admitted his current feeling of isolation from the team and management at United and would be open to a move should no deal be agreed upon between the two teams, but that is no reason why the Red Devils cannot secure his services for the next few seasons at the club.

What is becoming more apparent is the impact that Shinji Kagawa is going to have on Manchester United, who are now faced with the problem of having too much depth in their squad and being forced to leave world-class players on the bench.

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Manchester United Transfer News: Have United Found the New Nani?