{"id":631318,"date":"2023-11-05T06:15:32","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T11:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=631318"},"modified":"2023-11-05T06:15:32","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T11:15:32","slug":"chelsea-future-for-reece-james-clarified","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/11\/05\/chelsea-future-for-reece-james-clarified\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Something To Clarify&#8217;: Fabrizio Romano Updates Situation Of &#8216;Sublime&#8217; Chelsea Star Amid Real Madrid Interest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chelsea have formed a really exciting young squad since BlueCo took over as the new owners, with Clearlake Capital at the helm. However, they have seen captain Reece James\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mundodeportivo.com\/futbol\/real-madrid\/20231103\/1002098860\/real-madrid-olvida-reece-james.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">linked<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to a possible move to Real Madrid in the future, and\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/thedailybriefing.io\/p\/excl-sir-jims-huge-man-united-investment\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fabrizio Romano<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0has clarified the situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reece James&#8217; Future at Chelsea Clarified Amid Real Madrid Links<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Are Chelsea Really Considering Selling James?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Romano states that the future of the English full-back is &#8220;Something to clarify,&#8221; and it&#8217;s important to understand that the London giants consider him a crucial player for their future project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/10\/21\/chelsea-active-contract-clause-ian-maatsen-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chelsea Activate Clause in Ian Maatsen Contract<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The journalist adds that there is the belief that James&#8217; potential is still substantial &#8211; and that is why those at Chelsea want him to be fully involved with their project. That is why he was made their club captain in the summer and why not only Mauricio Pochettino &#8211; but those at the board level also feel that he will be a vital player in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Real Madrid could be interested in him to replace the ageing Dani Carvajal as they aim to add more quality to their squad. However, the journalist adds that at the moment, the situation around the future of James is quiet. He is focusing on doing his best for his childhood club after signing a long-term contract with them last year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Does Chelsea Have Any Plans to Make Signings in January?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Despite spending a lot of money in the summer transfer window, Chelsea might look to delve back into the transfer market in the January window. They have been linked to Brentford striker Ivan Toney and could make a move for the English striker, whose ban will finish in the new year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/09\/13\/chelsea-trevor-chalobah-exit-january\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chelsea Could Lose Trevoh Chalobah in January<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While they will look to improve the squad by making signings, one of Chelsea&#8217;s biggest ambitions will surely be to keep their most important players at the club. That includes resisting interest for captain James, who was hailed\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurosport.com\/football\/he-could-be-a-chelsea-legend-sublime-reece-james-lauded-by-graham-potter-and-rio-ferdinand-after-ac-_sto9173492\/story.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">as &#8220;sublime&#8221;<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0last season and has made just four appearances this campaign due to injury issues.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea have formed a really exciting young squad since BlueCo took over as the new owners, with Clearlake Capital at the helm. However, they have seen captain Reece James\u00a0linked\u00a0to a possible move to Real Madrid in the future, and\u00a0Fabrizio Romano\u00a0has clarified the situation. 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