Rodriguez goal hailed; Real move speculation mounts

James Rodriguez's spectacular volley against Uruguay was crowned the best goal of the World Cup on Monday as speculation mounted he will soon be unveiled as Real Madrid's latest big-money signing.

Spanish sports dailies Marca and As said Real had agreed to a deal worth between 75-80 million euros ($100-$108 million) with the Colombian striker's French club, Monaco, and he could be presented as a new signing on Tuesday.

The 23-year-old is waiting in Europe for the call to Madrid while his teammates prepare for a preseason friendly in Miami, reports said.