James Rodriguez is being linked with a move back to Spain as Atletico Madrid have been impressed by his Copa America performances for Colombia.

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• James shining for Colombia at Copa America
• Atletico & Real Sociedad interested in him
• Will face Uruguay in semi-finals this week

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Real Sociedad have emerged as candidates to sign the 32-year-old amid his strong performances with the national team, but reports that more interest from Spain is developing, with Atletico already acting on their long-held interest in him.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  This is not the first time Rodriguez has been close to signing for Atletico. He admitted three years ago that he could have united with Diego Simeone before he left Real Madrid to join Everton. Atleti boss Simeone's admiration has never disappeared and they could snap him up for a low fee given his contract with Sao Paulo is now in its final 12 months.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The Colombia captain and former Monaco and Real Madrid star has made five assists and scored one goal to help fire his side to the Copa America semi-finals, beating Paraguay, Costa Rica and Panama and drawing with Brazil along the way.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR JAMES?

  The attacking midfielder will hope to fire his team to the Copa America final when they come up against Uruguay in the semi-finals this week. The winners will go on to meet Argentina in the tournament decider.

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