Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti ‘places Reece James at the top of his summer transfer wishlist’
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti ‘places Reece James at the top of his summer transfer wishlist’ after being impressed with the Chelsea defender during their Champions League clash
- Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly keen to add Chelsea’s Reece James to his team
- Real Madrid’s scouts have watched the 22-year-old nine times this season
- Despite suffering injuries, James has impressed with six goals and seven assists
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Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly placed Reece James high on Real Madrid‘s list of transfer targets this summer.
The Chelsea right-back impressed in both Champions League games against the Laliga side this month.
Real’s scouting department scrutinised James’ performances and they will now make a summer move for the England international.
Reece James (left) impressed in the Champions League games against Real Madrid this month
That’s according to the Mirror, who claim Real have watched James at least nine times this season, with a view to making a bid.
Ancelotti wants to ‘reshape’ his team and he believes the Blues’ defender is the right player to sign.
Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez currently fill the right-back role, but Real want to upgrade on the pair.
However, they will have to offload several players before there can be any incomings.
Real boss Carlo Ancelotti is keen to reshape his his team this summer and James is a target
Real realise James will be costly but they believe the 22-year-old can improve even further.
James came through the Chelsea ranks and has made 31 appearances across all competitions this season – with six goals and seven assists.
Meanwhile, Ancelotti’s team went 15 points clear at the top of the league following their comeback 3-2 win over Sevilla on Sunday.
The 62-year-old was left impressed with his players’ fightback, saying: ‘It’s a very important win after a first half that wasn’t good.
Despite suffering a number of injuries, James has impressed with six goals and seven assists
‘The second half was spectacular for us. We showed commitment, personality and courage from all the players.
‘We’re getting used to this because this team is capable of special things.
‘We haven’t lost confidence at 2-0 down and the games against PSG and Chelsea have helped us to believe we can come back.
‘Everyone is waiting for Madrid to slip, but this team doesn’t do it, because they have heart, character and personality. We haven’t won the league yet, but we’ve given it a good push with this win.’
