Thomas Tuchel has been handed a major blow ahead of the upcoming transfer window, with Reece James yet to be offered a new contract at Chelsea. The 22-year-old, who sees his current deal at Stamford Bridge expire in 2025, has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid ever since the European titans clashed in the Champions League quarter-final two months ago.
According to the Mirror, Carlo Ancelotti has placed the defender at the top of his summer shopping list. Los Blancos have reportedly been impressed by James, having watched him on nine occasions this season.
Real Madrid's interest in the right-back follows growing uncertainty in their defence, with Lucas Vazquez - a forward - often having to fill in for an ageing Dani Carvajal. The report concludes by outlining that Ancelotti's entourage of scouts and technical staff see James as the next piece of Real Madrid's puzzle.
