Chelsea: Future Reece James Update
A move to one of Europe’s best teams has been linked to the right-back.
Chelsea defender Reece James has been linked with a move to one of Europe’s elite teams, and a new report has revealed if he will leave in the near future…
Which Chelsea players are likely to leave in January?
Chelsea may need to balance the books in the January transfer window after spending over €1 billion (£862 million) in the three transfer windows since Todd Boehly took over the club, and there are numerous players who could be shown the exit door.
Despite the additions of Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo, and Lesley Ugochukwu, Tottenham Hotspur are contemplating a January bid for Conor Gallagher’s services. The midfielder is now pleased at Stamford Bridge and hopes to prove his worth to Mauricio Pochettino and secure a new contract.
While Ian Maatsen and Trevoh Chalobah turned down moves abroad and intend to battle for their careers at Stamford Bridge, Pochettino’s readiness to let them leave suggests they could still leave in January.
Bayern Munich are planning a new approach for Chalobah after a considerable interest in the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider, and the 24-year-old may struggle for game time.
According to Football Insider, there have been new links in recent days promoting James for a move to Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants known to be long-term admirers of the defender, although the Blues are anxious to keep him.
After being chosen club captain earlier this summer, club officials are hopeful the right-back will avoid injury concerns and become a vital player under Pochettino, and they are under no pressure to let him depart anytime soon.
The Englishman signed a new six-year contract with Chelsea last year, indicating that he is dedicated to the club for the long term, and the club should be in a strong negotiating position if Real Madrid’s interest materializes.
When will Reece James return from his injury?
Pochettino has revealed that the club captain is “recovering well,” with the manager confident that he will be able to play some part before the next international break in October, and his return may be a significant boost for the Blues.
Given that he poses a serious threat moving forward, as evidenced by his performances in the 2021-22 season, the England international might be an ideal match in Pochettino’s 3-4-2-1 formation, which has been used in every game so far this season.
Chelsea will be hopeful that after recovering from his recent injury, James will put his injury issues behind him, but until then, Malo Gusto is set to remain the first-choice option, having made five appearances in all competitions this season.
