Real Madrid: Club interested in right-back Reece James

When it comes to the transfer market, Real Madrid are simply one of the best in the business.

According to multiple reports emanating from England, Real are interested in Chelsea right-back Reece James.

The 22-year-old has three years left on his current contract which expires in 2025.

The right-back finished the 2021/22 season with a tally of six goals and ten assists from 39 matches across all competitions.

He is considered to be one of the best right-backs in England. The 22-year-old has also represented the England at various youth levels before going on to secure 13 senior caps for his country thus far.

The Spanish giants are looking to sign a right-back and have identified the 22-year-old as potential transfer target. The report claims that Real manager has extensively scouted James and is considering a move for the right-back.

Reece James is a long-term target of Real Madrid and could be a decent addition for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

James is a skilled right-back who can make a difference at both ends of the pitch. He has the quality and the experience to make an immediate impact.

According to the report, “Real Madrid are keeping a close watch on Chelsea fullback Reece James. Goal says Real chiefs will have scouts watch James over the coming season. The Champions League winners will review the right-wing back’s progress with a view to bidding next summer. The 13-cap Englishman thrived getting forward for Thomas Tuchel’s men last term. James remains among the lowest paid players in Chelsea’s senior squad and is waiting to hold new contract talks with the club’s new owners.”

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Real will have to present a really enticing offer to bring Chelsea to the negotiating table. The Spanish giants have the resources to tempt them but it will be interesting to see if they are willing to overpay for the player.

Reece James ideal fit for Real Madrid?

Signing the 22-year-old in the next summer transfer window would be a masterstroke from Ancelotti.

Stylistically, he would be a great fit in Madrid.

How strong that interest is and whether Real will make a move remains to be seen but it is certainly one worth keeping an eye on.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.