Manchester City eyeing move for 22-year-old Chelsea defender: Reports

Pep Guardiola could end up having Reece James as a potential replacement for Kylie Walker.

Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea star Reece James, who was in line for a much-improved new deal at Chelsea.

According to a recent report from the Daily Mail, City are looking to sign James as a replacement for Kyle Walker. The chaotic situation at Stamford Bridge might end up being the perfect catalyst for the deal to happen.

Chelsea Football Club's future is uncertain following the UK government's decision to sanction club owner Roman Abramovich. The Blues could face some tough times ahead unless Abramovich decides to sell the club without earning a single penny from the sale.

Players are said to be in panic about the situation as the club can no longer negotiate new contracts until the sanction is lifted. Numerous reports are coming in suggesting that Chelsea players are reconsidering their futures at the London outfit.

🚨 Manchester City are interested in Reece James to replace Kyle Walker in the long term. Real Madrid have also expressed interest in the Chelsea and England full-back.

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The likes of Andreas Christensen, Antonio Rudiger and Cesar Azpilicueta are already on the verge of leaving the club as free agents as their contracts expire this summer.

Based on a recent report, Manchester City have identified 22-year-old right-back Reece James as a potential player to add to their squad. The Cityzens are aware of the insecurities of players and could take advantage of the situation to lure James to the Etihad Stadium this summer.

Will Chelsea star Reece James leave his childhood club to join Manchester City in the summer?

Reece James is one of the youngsters that has impressed for the Blues this season. The likes of Reece James, Mason Mount and Trevor Chalobah have all risen through the Chelsea youth system to become important players in the first team.

Last season, Reece James made a total of 47 appearances for the Blues and ended up contributing a goal and five assists.

John Terry with Reece James after the 2017 Youth cup final. https://t.co/4DkVjt6zXU

This season, the 22-year-old defender has managed to chip in with six goals and seven assists from 26 appearances. These stats highlight just how important Reece James is to the Blues.

Moreover, the England international is a huge fan favorite among the Chelsea faithful, who consider him one of their own. It would be a huge shocker if James decides to move to Manchester City, especially during a time when his childhood club is struggling.