Bayern Munich desperate to dump James back to Real Madrid

Bayern Munich want to send James Rodriguez back to Real Madrid - as soon as they can.

The Colombia international is on a two-year loan in Munich, but has struggled in the first two months of the season. The sacking of Carlo Ancelotti, who personally drove the deal, has further isolated James inside the Bayern locker room.

James is costing Bayern €6.5m-a-year for his two season loan, with a permanent option set at €42m. Sport says Bayern are now studying the contract to see if they can cut their losses and send the midfielder back to Real Madrid.

Significantly, Ancelotti's replacement Jupp Heynckes said just yesterday: "James Rodriguez does not speak German. German football is very different from football in South America.

"It is a very difficult situation for a young player, but he has to know that he has my support and my help."