Chelsea are likely to be on high alert in the January transfer window for any right-back options following the injury setback suffered to Reece James on Boxing Day. In his first game back against Bournemouth, after missing over two months of football, James was withdrawn just after half time with a fresh knee problem.
Although it looks likely James will be available again towards the end of January, the Blues will be far more careful in ensuring he is eased back into competitive football. The plan for his return and his impact being greatly missed at full-back means that Chelsea have enquired about a number of James alternatives in the winter window.
Josip Juranovic, Nahuel Molina, Pedro Porro and Denzel Dumfries have all been linked to a Stamford Bridge switch, with Tottenham, a team also in the hunt for a right-back, also linked to the final two names listed.
