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Manchester United target Chelsea starlet: Stamford Bridge exit tempting
CHELSEA starlet Reece James is attracting interest from Manchester United and Red Bull Leipzig, according to reports.
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The 16-year-old, who can play in defence or midfield, has been with the Blues since the age of six.
And James is pushing through the ranks at Chelsea having already trained with the first team this season.
He started for Chelsea’s Under 23s in their EFL Trophy clash at Stamford Bridge last week, and his good performances seem to have caught the eye of two clubs in particular.
Jose Mourinho is keeping tabs on Chelsea youngster Reece James
According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United are showing interest in him and are keen to bring in fresh talent to their youth set-up.
Meanwhile, RB Leipzig, who currently sit level on points with Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga, have been watching him.
The German outfit made headlines when they splashed £13m on Nottingham Forest youngster Oliver Burke in the summer.
Red Bull Leipzig chief Ralf Rangnick has been keeping a close eye on James
Oliver Burke joined Red Bull Leipzig in the summer for £13m
And it looks like they are again searching for youngsters in England with Ralf Rangnick, RB Leipzig’s chief, watching James in his recent trip to London.
The report suggests James could be tempted by a move away from west London with the competition to make it at Chelsea tough.
As of September 1, Chelsea had 38 players out on loan.
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