Real Madrid plotting for a summer move for Chelsea’s Reece James

• The summer transfer window is promising to be an exciting one with clubs readying themselves
• Real Madrid are on the lookout for a new right-back with Dani Carvajal ageing out of the team
• The La Liga giants are interested in swooping in for Chelsea and England wing-back Reece James in the summer

Chelsea have underperformed this season and may seek to offload players to meet financial fair play requirements, but will Reece James leave Stamford Bridge?

Since Todd Boehly took over control from Roman Abramovich ten months ago, the Blues have spent a lot of money.

Signings included Enzo Fernandez, Wesley Fofana, Mykhailo Mudryk, Marc Cucurella, Raheem Sterling, Benoit Badiashile, Kalidou Koulibaly, Noni Madueke, and Malo Gusto.

According to AS, Real Madrid are planning a surprise move for Chelsea full-back Reece James as the Blues prepare a clear-out.

James, 23, is under contract with the Blues until 2028, complicating any deal, but Los Blancos are apparently hoping that Chelsea’s need to balance the books will work in their favour.

Madrid previously signed Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard from Chelsea, albeit in different circumstances, with both having shorter contracts left.

According to AS, Real Madrid’s top signing is Borussia Dortmund midfielder, Jude Bellingham.

Chelsea defender Reece James has been a long target of La Liga side Real Madrid and they are planning for a summer transfer swoop for the England man. | PHOTO: Chelsea FC |

Summer Transfer rumours

According to the Evening Standard, Arsenal has made West Ham midfielder Declan Rice a transfer priority, despite interest from other Premier League teams. Rice is expected to leave West Ham at the conclusion of the season, with Chelsea, Manchester City, and Manchester United all interested.

Manchester United are keeping a watch on Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani and Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund if their pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane falls through, according to the Manchester Evening News.

According to Footmercato, Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat wants to join Barcelona. During the previous transfer season, the Blaugrana expressed interest in the Moroccan.

According to 90min, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have made preliminary offers for 16-year-old Hajduk Split defender Luka Vuskovic.

According to Footmercato, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is poised to sign a new five-year contract with Napoli after recently being linked with PSG.

According to El Chiringuito, Manchester City are considering a move for ex-Spain manager Luis Enrique, amid speculation that Pep Guardiola may take a break at the conclusion of the season.