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Graham Potter plots Reece James backup transfer plan as Chelsea told World Cup star asking price

Chelsea have been told how much it will cost to sign Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries. The Blues are said to be in the market for a new right-back to deputise Reece James, who has struggled with several injuries in recent times.

Graham Potter was without one of the west Londoners' key players in the final fixtures leading up to the World Cup after the Cobham graduate suffered a knock to the knee. After failing to sign an understudy to James in the summer, Chelsea were left to rue the decision with just Cesar Azpilicueta, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Raheem Sterling as the club's only viable senior options to cover the right wing-back position.

In the 22-year-old's absence, the Blues won just once in seven games, losing four and drawing twice. So, with Todd Boehly eager to right his wrongs, Dumfries is said to remain a key target ahead of the January transfer window.

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