Manchester United given boost in James Rodriguez pursuitDecember 19, 2016 - 16:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Manchester United target James Rodriguez has admitted he is open to the prospect of leaving Real Madrid in January, The Mirror reports. The Colombian is out of favour with Los Merengues boss Zinedine Zidane and United are one of the clubs keen on acquiring his services. Rodriguez said he wants to fight for his future in the Spanish capital but admitted there are already offers on the table for him to leave next month. "I’m happy here, but I want to play more. I want to stay at Madrid forever, but you have to think about everything and look at your options," Rodriguez said after Madrid's World Club Cup win on Sunday. "I have offers and I've got seven days to think about it." Chelsea are also interested in Rodriguez as a replacement for the China-bound Oscar. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |