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Chelsea won’t sell Reece James to Real Madrid, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed.

James, who was appointed as Chelsea captain in the summer, is considered an important player by Mauricio Pochettino and also the club’s hierarchy.

Real Madrid have identified James as the perfect replacement for Dani Carvajal but the Blues won’t sell James who is under contract until 2028.

“We always hear rumours about Real Madrid and Reece James but it’s important to also hear Chelsea’s message, that he’s a very important player,” Romano said as quoted by Sportskeeda.

“He’s been unlucky with injuries and they consider his potential very high still, the owners, board, Pochettino all want him to be an important part of the project, this is why he’s captain, also the player’s focus is on Chelsea.”

James rose through Chelsea’s youth system before making his debut in 2019. The 24-year-old has won the UEFA Champions League, the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.