David Beckham eyeing James Rodriguez swoop after ex-Everton ace drops transfer hint

David Beckham reportedly wants to make James Rodriguez Inter Miami 's next superstar signing.

The ex- Everton and Real Madrid ace has been in the United States this week after publicly admitting that he would be open to leaving Qatari side Al-Rayyan after less than six months with the club. The Sun claim that Beckham and Inter chiefs have contacted Rodriguez, 30, with a view to a blockbuster transfer.

Star striker Gonzalo Higuain has fallen out of favour under manager Phil Neville and his £5.6million-a-year deal will expire at the end of the season, with the MLS transfer window opening on July 7. His departure would make space for another big-earner in their squad which also includes former France, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi.

Rodriguez, who swapped Merseyside for the Middle East in September, earns a reported £6.5m in Qatar but recently admitted that the MLS would be a "good option" for next his move. "[Al-Rayyan] has not been able to get results in the league, but we're doing well in the Cup, the idea is to win it," the former Porto and Monaco star declared on Twitch, as quoted by Bolavip.

"At least I'm playing. I'm doing well. I've already played many games, I'm happy about that because it's been a long time since I've played so many games in a row. I'm scoring goals, providing assists, and that's why I came here, to be able to play and get into a rhythm, and to see what happens next as well."

"I don't know, you never know what will happen. Although I would like to go somewhere else. Physically I'm perfect, I'm healthy. They ask me if I would return to Europe, why not? I have the conditions for that, I'm getting into a rhythm. A good option would be the United States."

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