PSG lead the race for the services for out of favour Real Madrid star James Rodriguez with reports suggesting the Ligue 1 giants are ‘in advanced talks’ with the Colombian.

Spanish outlet AS rely on Yahoo Sports France for reports that the unsettled playmaker is in ‘advanced talks’ with PSG.

‘PSG has hit the accelerator on the transfer market. After the arrival of Unai Emery, Hatem Ben Arfa and Grzegorz Krychowiak, the directors have turned their attention to James,’ writes YSF.

‘According to information obtained by someone close to the president of the club, the negotiations are at an advanced stage with Jorge Mendes and James.’

YSF believe that ‘the PSG board is in constant contact with James, who has shown interest in the project.’

The 24-year-old joined Real Madrid in a deal worth €73-million after starring at the 2014 World Cup but has fallen down the pecking after failing to prove himself to managers Rafa Benitez and Zinedine Zidane.

Manchester United and Chelsea are also reportedly monitoring Rodriguez’s situation in Madrid.