Newcastle United is reportedly planning a move to snap up Chelsea youngster Reece James on loan in the January transfer window.
The 19-year-old has made five appearances for the Blues this season as manager Frank Lampard has been keen to promote academy players in the first team.
James, made his European debut in the Champions League against LOSC Lille earlier this month.
He had an impressive spell at Wigan Athletic in the Championship last season, in his first campaign in senior football
Championship side Leeds who are managed by eccentric manager Marcelo Bielsa is also interested in the right-back
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce hopes he can convince Chelsea chiefs to loan out the 19-year-old to Tyneside as the Magpies fight to stay in the Premier League with Newcastle currently in 17th position in the Premier League table.
Lampard will be reluctant to let go of Reece James who he rates very highly and sees him as a long term option at right-back.
Cesar Azpilicueta has been under pressure in recent times after his horror starts to the season.
Azpilicueta only just turned 30 this summer but he has struggled in attacking positions with the defender only looking comfortable when defending in his own half.
Reece James came on in Chelsea’s 4-2 victory against Burnley in their most recent outing after Christian Pulisic netted a ‘perfect hat-trick’ at Turf Moor.
Chelsea sits fourth in the table with 20 points and is level with third-placed Leicester City. Many people expected Chelsea to struggle this season with the departure of Eden Hazard and the transfer ban but the club is exceeding expectations so far this season.
