Chelsea have been approached by Spanish giant Real Madrid over a potential transfer that would see Chelsea young star move to Spain on a permanent move in 2023. James an academy graduate of Chelsea has grown to be an integral part of Chelsea team following his debut. He has netted 6 goals for the European Champions playing as a Center or right wing back or in the central midfield. This came following an outstanding display by the young star at Los Blancos in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final match which saw Chelsea almost overturn a 1:3 Madrid lead.
Real Madrid are egger to explore impasse in contract talks between Chelsea and James knowing he signed contract earning him salaries in the region of £60,000 per week despite his outstanding contributions.
Real having agreed personal terms with Chelsea defender on free transfer are looking to having James and PSG star Kylian Mbappe feature for the Spanish giants next season.
James is an important player for Chelsea and has played an important role in the success of the club in the last two season is a valuable player to Chelsea manager Tuchel;
The Blues head coach said: ‘It's a bit of an advantage to have him in the back three because it's less physically demanding. But this is the next step.
'How many games can Reece play at wing-back? If he plays at wing-back during the season on a level where he is decisive, it is a bit less physically demanding in terms of acceleration and high speed in the back three. This helps us have him on the pitch for more minutes.
‘He can play both positions brilliantly, we only have him once and we need to decide, but this is why we have him there at the moment. I love him in both positions.'
