Chelsea have reportedly made a new contract for Reece James a priority for whoever succeeds Roman Abramovich as the owner of the club. Real Madrid have been linked with a move for the wing-back in the future and the Blues will be eager to keep hold of one of their most exciting prospects.
James has been one of Thomas Tuchel's most effective players this season, both in defence and attack. With six goals and five assists in the Premier League, he is one of Chelsea's most productive attacking threats. Sadly for the west Londoners, however, his brilliance has not escaped the attentions of fellow European giants.
Antonio Rudiger is expected to swap blue for white this summer, with Real Madrid set to sign the centre-back on a free transfer when his contract expires. Andreas Christensen is also set to depart as a free agent and despite James still having three years to run on his contract, it is a trend Marina Granovskaia and the rest of the Chelsea board are clearly eager to stop.
