Chelsea defender appears on Real Madrid shortlist for January move

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Real Madrid are in desperate need of a right-back, having watched Lucas Vazquez struggle for a second time against Barcelona. While Fede Valverde has filled in well there at times this season, but keeping the Uruguayan there means losing him from midfield, and Los Blancos are now evaluating a right-back move in the remaining weeks of the transfer window.

According to Diario AS, one of the names on the table is Chelsea right-back Reece James. The England international has been on Real Madrid's radar for some time, but has slid out of consideration in recent years both at the Santiago Bernabeu and at Stamford Bridge due to his injury record. They say Real Madrid would have to carry out tests to ensure he was physically capable of performing, but Los Blancos would be open to a loan deal for James until the end of the season.

The 25-year-old has played just 320 minutes of football this season, most of which came in a four-week spell in October and November. James has recently returned to action against Morecambe and then Bournemouth. It remains to be seen what Chelsea and James might gain from a short-term move, although it would give him regular game time at Real Madrid if he stays fit.

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