Reece James is reportedly well aware of his status as one of Chelsea’s ‘underpaid’ stars amid transfer interest from Real Madrid and Manchester City.
The 22-year-old full-back reportedly earns just £70,000-a-week at Stamford Bridge despite becoming one of the club’s most important players in recent seasons. His current deal in west London runs until 2025, though given recent the Blues' recent history of seeing players leave on frees at the end of their deals, Chelsea fans are desperate for James to be offered fresh terms to secure his long-term future.
According to the Athletic, James is aware that he is underpaid when assessing the role he plays in the team, with the club’s new owners told to prioritise a new deal to keep suitors away. Both Real Madrid and Manchester City are said to be keen on the full-back, with the recently-crowned Champions League winners looking to secure a replacement for Dani Carvajal and Pep Guardiola eyeing a long-term successor to Kyle Walker.
