Los Blancos are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea’s Reece James and Kai Havertz in the upcoming summer transfer window. This news has sent shockwaves through the football world, as both players are highly rated and considered key members of the Chelsea squad.
According to the Spanish publication AS, the UEFA Champions League holders are looking to sign a new right-back in the near future, and James is at the top of their list of candidates. James is the first right-back on Real Madrid’s wishlist as he is ahead of Bayern Munich’s Joao Cancelo and Villarreal’s Juan Foyth. The England international recently signed a new contract with Chelsea, which runs until 2028.
Kai Havertz, on the other hand, enjoys a good reputation at Real Madrid and has done so ever since his time at Bayer Leverkusen, where he was linked to a transfer to the La Liga giants before joining the Blues.
Real Madrid’s interest in James and Havertz is not surprising, given their reputation for pursuing top-quality talent from around the world. However, it remains to be seen whether Chelsea will be willing to part ways with two of their most promising young stars.
Chelsea has a history of holding on to their prized assets, as seen with their refusal to sell N’Golo Kante to Real Madrid earlier. The club’s management may be hesitant to let go of the two youngsters, who are both seen as integral to Chelsea’s future success.
That being said, the lure of playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world may prove too tempting for the young duo. The prospect of playing alongside established stars such as Karim Benzema, Eden Hazard, and Luka Modric could be too good to turn down.
Jude Bellingham is Real Madrid’s top target this summer, aside from James and Havertz, though they are not the only team attempting to sign the Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder.
Liverpool and Manchester City are both very interested in signing the teenager, who will cost any prospective buyer at least £100 million. However, the Spanish club have refused to sign the 19-year-old if the final transfer price is higher than €120 million.
The decision on Bellingham’s next career move rests with the player himself. Dortmund has agreed to his departure and is content with a €120 million offer. The player now has the power to choose where he goes next and negotiate his next contract.
