Real Madrid ‘are HUGE admirers of Reece James and have put him top of a shortlist of potential right-backs to sign’, but face a mammoth task if they are to try and prise him away from Chelsea
- James signed a new six-year deal at the club as recently as September last year
- Madrid have had a disappointing season and are set to miss out on a LaLiga win
- The full-back has become one of Chelsea’s most influential players recently
Real Madrid are understood to be big admirers of Chelsea’s Reece James, according to reports in Spain.
James has shone for Chelsea in recent months, proving to be of manager Graham Potter’s most prized assets as the Blues try and climb the Premier League table.
It’s understood that Madrid are keen on strengthening their right-back options in the summer, with James of interest to the Spanish club.
According to AS, James is top of the list of possible options highlighted by the current world champions.
But MailOnline sources have down played the possibility of James being prised away from Chelsea, especially so soon after signing a new contract.
James signed a new deal at Chelsea in September last year which ties him to the club until 2028, so would command an astronomical fee.
Chelsea full-back Reece James is of interest to Real Madrid, according to reports in Spain
It’s highly unlikely Graham Potter’s side would be willing to sell James if a bid materialised
Chelsea may be forced to sell players in the summer to balance their financial books after a first-year splurge of over £500million from new owner Todd Boehly, but James is one player the club will not want to be rid of.
The full-back has struggled with injuries this season and recently left England duty early due to another issue.
But he has impressed massively in his spell in Chelsea’s first team, reaping praise from several at the club.
Carlo Ancelotti’s outfit are looking to strengthen in the full-back department after a disappointing season
Madrid themselves are looking to improve in the summer with it looking like their will miss out on a league title to Barcelona.
They can still win other trophies and are among the favourites to lift the Champions League once again, but the club will look to spend in the summer.
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