Chelsea look to be having some difficulty in trying to beat financial fair play this season, and to that effect, it seems the Blues are to offload some names to meet the demand.
Share:The Blues have spent big money over the past 10 months since Todd Boehly took over ownership from Roman Abramovich.
Enzo Fernandez, Wesley Fofana, Mykhailo Mudryk, Marc Cucurella, Raheem Sterling, Benoit Badiashile, Kalidou Koulibaly, Noni Madueke and Malo Gusto were all signed in lucrative moves.
Real Madrid are plotting a shock swoop to sign Chelsea full-back Reece James as the Blues plan a clean-out, as reported by AS.
James, 23, is contracted with the Blues until 2028, making any deal complicated, but Los Blancos are reportedly hoping Chelsea’s need to balance the books can work in their favour.
Madrid previously landed Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard from Chelsea, albeit in different circumstances with both only having shorter terms remaining on their contracts.
AS claims Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham remains Real’s priority signing, but Madrid are out to capitalize on the financial fair play faced by the London club.
Dani Carvajal is at the end point of his career and needs immediate back up, which Reece is a no doubt perfect replacement for the Spaniard at the Santiago.