MANCHESTER UNITED transfer update

Manchester United track Porto's James Rodriguez - report The Premier League champions are reportedly monitoring the Colombian youngster's situationand will continue to observe him in this weekend's league clash against Braga Apr 6, 2012 7:30:00 AM James Rodriguez - FC Porto Manchester United are keeping tabs on Porto winger James Rodriguez , according to A BOLA . The Colombia international has been in sensational form this season in the Portuguese Liga, where he is the club's top scorer, with 12 goals, and second-highest provider, with seven assists. His performances have not gone unnoticed in Europe, with United understood to be one of many sides who are seriously interested in the 20-year-old prodigy. It is reported that the Red Devils have dispatched scouts to observe James Rodriguez in action on a number of occasions this season and that Sir Alex Ferguson's side will be represented in Saturday's clash against Braga. Last month, James Rodriguez admitted that he would jump at the chance to represent a club of United's level . The former Banfieldstar, who signed for Porto in 2010 in a €5.1 million switch, is contracted to the Europa League holders until 2016, and has a €45m release clause.