Sid Lowe explains why it will be tough for Real Madrid to move on from Gareth Bale in January. Craig Burley says James Rodriguez is a talented player, but needs to find a club where he can play regularly. The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too early to look
River Plate
David Beckham takes time for ESPN FC’s Alexis Nunes to announce his plans for an MLS franchise in Miami. Inter Miami CF is in talks to acquire River Plate midfielder Exequiel Palacios, multiple sources have told ESPN, but one source with knowledge of the deal cautioned that there is “a long way” to go to