3 ways Man United could line up with James Rodriguez next season

Out wide (4-2-3-1)

Mourinho’s more familiar 4-2-3-1 system would likely bring the best out of Rodriguez given that he can play in any of the three positions.

And out wide could be exactly where the Portuguese boss utilises him given his pace and trickery, and overwhelming desire to take defenders on.

The Colombian captain is an excellent crosser of the ball and has a great eye for a pass, and with the likes of Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial not at their best this season, Rodriguez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan could be the wide men that helps United sustain a Premier League title challenge next term.