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Transfer newsยทChelseaยทUpdated 6d agoConfirmed

Reece James on the brink of Chelsea move

Reece Jamesโ†’Chelsea
76%
Will it happen
95%
Credibility
โ€”
Reported fee
2
Reports
PlayerFull profile โ†’
R. James
Center Back ยท England ยท 32 yrs
20.7
Rating
25.7
Season
1.3
Value
This season
4
Apps
0
Goals
0
Assists
ClubSheffield Wednesdayโ†’LeagueLeague Oneโ†’
  • A R. James move to Chelsea is gathering pace โ€” 1 report describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
  • The reporting is well-sourced (95% credibility), led by Chelsea FC (official), putting it at roughly 76% to complete.
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Story log

  1. 9 SeptHeadline refreshed as the story develops
  2. 9 Sept1 new source: Chelsea FC (official) โ€” now 2 tracking the story
  3. 22 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting

What the reports say

2 of 2 cite concrete progress2 cite a named / official source
  • Reece James signed a new sixโ€‘year contract with Chelsea earlier this month, committing his future to the club until at least 2028. โ€” Chelsea FC (official)
  • Has signed a new contract with Chelsea, committing his long-term future to the club until 2032. โ€” Chelsea FC (official)
Experienced headScout's view ยท Ball-winning Central defender
Full scout report โ†’
21ยฑ0%
Rating
26ยฑ0%
Season
1.3
Value index
0g 0a
in 4 apps ยท League One

R. James is a 32-year-old central defender at Sheffield Wednesday, rated 14.9 overall by Field Insider's model. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member this season (17.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.75 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on James.

Also this season: 2 apps, 0g on loan at Rotherham ยท 3 apps, 1g on loan at Rotherham.

The fitAt Chelsea (Premier League), his Rating of 21 would rank 23rd of 22 in the current squad (squad average 76).
The report at a glance
Reece James on the brink of Chelsea move โ€” Field Insider report card
2 Reports