At 33, James Rodríguez appears close to terminating his contract with Rayo Vallecano, having played just 208 minutes in the first half of the season—far below the Colombian international’s expectations when he signed with the Madrid-based outfit last summer.

Now, struggling Valencia is ready to offer him considerably more game time. The La Liga underdogs see the veteran midfielder as a prime candidate for the January transfer window, aiming to spark a turnaround in their fortunes.

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Head coach Carlos Corberán, who took charge at Valencia in late December, urgently needs reinforcements to avoid relegation. Bringing in James Rodríguez is high on his list as he looks to stabilize the squad for the remainder of the campaign.