James Rodriguez 'staying at Bayern Munich until end of his loan at least' amid interest from Arsenal and Napoli James Rodriguez looks set to remain at Bayern Munich until the summer Colombian playmaker is on a two-year loan deal in Germany from Real Madrid He had been linked with a move to Arsenal or Napoli during transfer window James has not played as frequently for Bayern under current boss Niko Kovac By Adam Shergold for MailOnline Published: 09:17 GMT, 21 January 2019 | Updated: 09:17 GMT, 21 January 2019 Viewcomments James Rodriguez 'will be staying at Bayern Munich until the end of the season at least' and not joining Arsenal or Napoli this month. The Colombian playmaker, 27, who is on a two-year loan at Bayern from Real Madrid, has not played as often under Niko Kovac this season. He also missed six Bundesliga and two Champions League matches after rupturing knee ligaments in November, only returning to the Bayern side in their win over Hoffenheim last Friday. James Rodriguez ' is set to remain at Bayern Munich until the end of his loan in the summer' The Colombian star had been linked with Arsenal and Napoli during the current window This led to suggestions he may be bound for Arsenal or Napoli during this month's transfer window in order to play more regularly. But, according to ESPN FC, James will remain at Bayern until his loan deal expires in the summer and could even extend his stay for next season. The terms of his loan deal, made in the summer of 2017, include the option for Bayern to make the deal permanent for €42million (£37m). James has struggled with injuries this season and hasn't played as frequently for Bayern James played well under Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti when at Real Madrid and Bayern Rodriguez has scored three goals and contributed two assists in 12 outings for the Bavarian club this season. He has a good working relationship with Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti from their time together at Real and Bayern, but a reunion doesn't appear to be on the cards anytime soon. Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility