Chelsea star Reece James has responded to reports linking team-mate Mason Mount with a transfer to Premier League rivals Manchester United. The England international has joined Mount and Ben Chilwell at the Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix this weekend as players begin to enjoy their holidays away from the pitch.
The two-time Chelsea player of the season is entering the final 12 months of his current deal at Stamford Bridge with talks over a renewal proving unsuccessful so far - with United now leading the race to sign Mount this summer. A source told football.london that just before the FIFA World Cup that took place last year, the 24-year-old midfielder was optimistic an agreement over a new deal could be reached.
However, with a new-look transfer team in place at Chelsea following the World Cup, the offer presented to Mount and his entourage was no longer on the table upon his return to west London. Whilst Erik ten Hag's side are yet to make an official offer for the Blues midfielder, senior figures at United have begun discussions with Chelsea and made clear their desire to sign the England international.
