AC Milan are linked with Colombian playmaker James Rodriguez who is currently under contract with the Goodison Park side, Everton with only one year left in his contract.
The former Bayern Munich and Real Madrid attacking midfielder could be Maldini's hit for the mercato, as we have reported to you already.
Milan would like the attacking midfielder after the exit of Hakan Calhanoglu who left to the bitter rivals Inter on a free transfer.
Now, according to a report from RCNRadio.com, who cite Italian sources, James Rodríguez would sign for 3 years with Milan and earn 6 million euros per year for a total of 18 million in total for his stay in the Rossonero squad.
The Colombian midfielder still has a one-year left running in his contract at Everton and it is said that Il Diavolo would pay 10 million euros to land the player.
The source also claims that a good boost to AC Milan's chances in signing James Rodriguez is the fact that the club is in the Champions League, a tournament he wanted to play with Everton. However, the Toffees failed to qualify to the Europa League, even.