Chelsea star Reece James has emerged as the number one right-back transfer target for Real Madrid ahead of the summer window. Los Blancos included James, Joao Cancelo and Juan Foyth on a shortlist last season, but the England international is now eyed as the favourite among Madrid staff.
The 23-year-old has seen the majority of his 2022/23 season riddled by injuries with a fresh issue resulting in him pulling out of the England squad last Sunday. The reason for his early departure was listed as an 'ongoing issue' with a minor hamstring injury.
Understandably there was concern regarding his availability for Chelsea especially with a Champions League quarter-final meeting against Real Madrid to come in just over two weeks. However, Chelsea supporters were likely relieved upon seeing James back in training this week alongside Wesley Fofana and Raheem Sterling who both missed international duty.
