Van de Beek's arrival means James is leaving?

In just over a week, James has experienced all types of rumours. Since his return to the Spanish capital was announced, the Colombian seemed to be more out than in the team. First Napoli and then later on Atletico Madrid, offered a home for a player Zidane does not want. 

However, everything changed with the serious injury to Marco Asensio, a player who was set to start many matches. The Mallorcan, who Zidane really likes, could be out for eight or nine months with an MCL tear so a solution had to be found. 

There was talk of James, whose return to Real Madrid was determined after Bayern Munich did not carry out the option to buy him, being the man to fill the hole. However, Donny van de Beek's name then came along. 

The Colombian, who is now just another player in the team's training sessions, will be shown the exit door if the Ajax talent ends up coming to the Spanish capital. And in that case, he already has people who are advising him to join cross-city rivals Atletico Madrid. Even Atletico's captain, Koke, has asked to sign him. 

James, a back up

According to 'Goal', the chance of the Colombian staying is quite difficult because he is considered an emergency solution. As the club are still trying to get Pogba and Atletico Madrid happy to wait, Real Madrid have bought themselves time. They can also use James if needed. 

"I don't know if he will be at Real Madrid next season," Zidane said after Real's defeat to Tottenham, making clear that he was not as convinced as the day before when many media outlets had reported that James would definitely stay at Real Madrid. 

The situation is very uncertain for the Colombian who has apparently asked for a meeting with Zinedine Zidane himself. The midfielder wants to talk to him face to face and for the coach to make clear his reading of the situation. It is worth remembering that Zidane, in his first spell at the club, was one of the main reasons James went to Bayern Munich on loan.