Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing up a potential swoop for Chelsea full back Reece James as they look to replace Dani Carvajal.
Carvajal has spent the past decade at the Bernabeu, winning the Champions League on five occasions, but the Spanish defender is due to turn 32 in January.
The Spanish giants are looking for a long-term option to take over from Carvajal, and view Blues captain James as the 'perfect candidate', according to TeamTalk.
Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is believed to be a big admirer of James, who came through Chelsea's academy before becoming a first-team regular.
James was handed the captain's armband at Stamford Bridge in the summer by Mauricio Pochettino and only signed a new deal until 2028 last year.
However, Madrid could look to test Chelsea's resolve after doing business with the English club in the summer when they signed goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan.
James has struggled with injuries in recent years, missing the World Cup last season, while he only made his first start in three months earlier this week in a 2-0 Carabao Cup win against Blackburn Rovers.
He is widely considered one of the finest right backs in European football when fit, though, and would be a major loss for Chelsea if he did leave the club.
Should Madrid follow up on their interest and get a deal over the line, they would hope that he can follow in the footsteps of his England team-mate Jude Bellingham.
The 20-year-old joined Madrid from Borussia Dortmund for £113m in the summer and has gone on to net 13 goals in as many games for Los Blancos.
He has been an instant hit in the Spanish capital, and hit new heights last week when he scored a brace as Madrid came from behind to beat fierce rivals Barcelona 2-1.
Bellingham is leading Madrid's next generation of stars, with the club also having midfielders Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni and Fede Valverde on their books, while Vinicius Jr penned a new long-term deal earlier this week.
James is still only 23, and would be another exciting acquisition for Madrid if they opt to make their move and can push through a deal.
Noubcdeny
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fagg0t don't what what is getting wasted my time or space on earth due to u ur family's existence
@andy_mac imbecile it's for u
Noubcdeny
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Yeah! perfect replacement! Same Injury prone like Carvajal!! Perez please don't buy a Chelsea player it never turned out well for us! Go for Hakimi!
fagg0t don't what what is getting wasted my time or space on earth due to u ur family's existence
Noubcdeny
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Unlike your shítty house, I have security in my residence. We'll take the matter outside and you won't be able to speak this rubbish in front of me without having your stupíd face rearranged.
imbecile ur reply is down 👇
Noubcdeny
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Yeah! perfect replacement! Same Injury prone like Carvajal!! Perez please don't buy a Chelsea player it never turned out well for us! Go for Hakimi!
lol that security himself must be embarrassed after knowing ur existence imbecile [Crylaugh]
Ziah7
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no its cancelo,.i dont understand why pep didnt want him.prob he dislikes him personally
Walker is tougher to beat than Cancelo
ShahZaman3-6-9
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I don't know why Walker is not rated enough. He's the best right back in my view
no its cancelo,.i dont understand why pep didnt want him.prob he dislikes him personally
Andy_Mac
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lmao condom malfunction already started crying 😂 if I come to ur stinky place, bet u will be without ur mom so better be sorry and continue living for ur daily piece of bread imbecile
Unlike your shítty house, I have security in my residence. We'll take the matter outside and you won't be able to speak this rubbish in front of me without having your stupíd face rearranged.
Noubcdeny
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It's easy to post these comments on a social media platform whilst hiding your identity to try and act tough. Why don't you come over to Bangalore and say it to my face mate, and let's see what happens.
lmao even a 10 year old kid wouldn't threaten like this fagg0t
Noubcdeny
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It's easy to post these comments on a social media platform whilst hiding your identity to try and act tough. Why don't you come over to Bangalore and say it to my face mate, and let's see what happens.
lmao condom malfunction already started crying 😂 if I come to ur stinky place, bet u will be without ur mom so better be sorry and continue living for ur daily piece of bread imbecile
Andy_Mac
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ur mom and my D!CK says bye
It's easy to post these comments on a social media platform whilst hiding your identity to try and act tough. Why don't you come over to Bangalore and say it to my face mate, and let's see what happens.
Pemakmort
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James is not going anywhere m! Chelsea is home
Noubcdeny
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Rüdiger and Courtois say hi
ur mom and my D!CK says bye
Binod_Koirala
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plz leave him at his best club
GoodOnePhillip
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if you have 300m
Ziah7
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what about walker
I don't know why Walker is not rated enough. He's the best right back in my view
MikaelGuerrer0
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No don’t be a trap
ariwanze
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...they have started again. Real please release another "Press Release"
zimbabimba
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He's good but too injury prone. Hope to find someone better suited.
rebdeisuy
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hakimi
Don Zayo
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I prefer Frimpong
134daboy
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No chance in hell. Chelsea have all the power since he signed a 5+1 year deal this season. If they want him they'd have to pay at least north of £80m
AbustuzMukanda
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It can be a gud business for Chelsea considering that he's injury prone but again on the other hand it'll be a gud move for him to win trophies coz the current Chelsea FC z far from challenging for titles
dabbdituyz
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what about walker
DukBright
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Chelsea should cash in on him
gai77
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Captain Reece is not for sale Madrid
TC17⚽⚽
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That guy will be another Hazard. He's injury prone. It's better they bring back Achraf Hakimi
The-Professor
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250 +Tchouameni or Valverde deal
Weed isn't good for you
ABDULHAMID
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I HOPE THEY WILL SIGNED HIM BECAUSE OF HIS TOO MUCH INJURY ATLEAST CHELSEA WILL GET HUGE AMOUNT LIKE HAZARD DEAL.
hitacnorty
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nice idea to bring him to Madrid he well strong and support attack
dopaeoprsu
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Am prefer Hakimi or Frimpong More Than James
Sly01
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If we buy Davis , Reece James and Mbappe then Madrid will be scaring
Wieaepst
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bring back hakimi.. will be more of ah perfect fit to the team
MikaelGuerrer0
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Not this injury prone he going too be the same as hazard get injured and won’t stay fit and we are going to get blame
ETHANEBENEZER
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wth!😂😂😂😂 Chelsea signed so many players and u still want tchouameni, valverde!
is it wrong 😂 to buy if you have the cash 🙃
EdwinGomez0904
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Rather get fringpong
Yoadprstyz
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Good option and good replacement for Dani, thanks Coach Carlo
papabrains
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Forget abt that injury proned James & go for Jeremy Frimpong of Leverkusen or Sanchez of Sevilla or betterstill, promote one of our own from the Academy.....
nobikorsy
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250 +Tchouameni or Valverde deal
wth!😂😂😂😂 Chelsea signed so many players and u still want tchouameni, valverde!
kowagol
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pls Madrid should take him away he is an injury prone player.
Beocemopsy
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While I think he is an absolute baller, he is very injury prone. Hakimi would be perfect, although he is not as defensively sound as James.
rbelwal1
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No chelsea should keep him we dont want another hazard
Carlsberg741
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😂😂 for a hospital merchant 🤣 Dey play my fans
That is the price because he is injured frequently. Or else vinicius and bellingham would've been added to the players listed above.
Teccamiles
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250 +Tchouameni or Valverde deal
😂😂 for a hospital merchant 🤣 Dey play my fans
wusadlnsu
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He is not for sale
ETHANEBENEZER
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250 +Tchouameni or Valverde deal
Afeezco710
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James is not for sale
Haaadlpu
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Hell 😣
Lyonheart269
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They should go kim min jae earlier before munich move
He is a CB and not a right back
Lyonheart269
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you shouldn't have bought Rudiger
We didn’t buy him. It was a free transfer and he has been good at the club
KeronKush
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He's absolutely the perfect replacement since he has a history of getting injured like Carvajal does. Makes no sense we pay an exorbitant fee for him because he can hardly stay fit.