James has attracted the attention of a big-name Spanish club

Chelsea defender Reece James has missed the start of the team's season due to injury, but that isn't stopping one top club from showing interest in Enzo Mareschi's charge.

Details: According to HITC, a big admirer of the 24-year-old defender is Real Madrid, who see James as a long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal. But, the right-back still needs to prove his fitness if he is to join the Spanish side. However, Real Madrid believe that he would be a suitable candidate to strengthen their squad, but amidst injury, the royal club are not ready to sign James right now.

Reminder: Apart from the Chelsea defender, Real have three other candidates to strengthen the right flank of the defence. They are Juanlu from Sevilla, Kyliann Sidivilla from Freiburg and Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool.