Chelsea full-back Reece James is a summer target for Premier League champions Manchester City who look set to spend big this time around and overhaul their first-team ranks.
Reports from The Athletic claim that the Blues defender James has been shortlisted as one of the players Manchester City would like to bring to the Etihad Stadium ahead of the start of the 2021-22 season.
James was a pivotal presence on the Chelsea teamsheet last season and his influential performance in the Champions League final against City was of importance to Thomas Tuchel’s men emerging the victors and lift the trophy.
Manchester City have been linked with big-money swoops for England attacking duo Harry Kane and Jack Grealish this summer but the latest claims linking James with a move to Manchester comes as a shock to many.
The 21-year-old had put pen to paper on a new extended contract at Stamford Bridge back in January 2021 and with four years still remaining on that deal, Chelsea will be keen on retaining their key first-team regular beyond this summer.
