Chelsea’s Reece James a target for Real Madrid

The summer transfer window is approaching, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!

TOP STORY: James to join Real Madrid?

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is looking to strengthen his defence ahead of the new season, and the former Chelsea boss could raid his old club after identifying Reece James as one of his top targets.

That’s according to the Mirror, who believe James’s performances in the Champions League quarterfinal defeat against Madrid impressed Ancelotti’s scouting department.

Madrid have reportedly watched James nine times this season in total, and though the right-sided defender has three years left to run on his existing contract, the LaLiga side believes it can tempt the 22-year-old to the Spanish capital.

Ancelotti is looking to shake up his squad this summer, with the England international the perfect fit for the right side of Madrid’s defence next season.

Madrid will need to shed some players before any big moves and Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel would be reluctant to see James go, but the ownership uncertainty at Chelsea could see a deal come to fruition.

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10.27 BST: Carlo Ancelotti has said he “doesn’t know what will happen” with Marco Asensio‘s future, as the Real Madrid forward has been linked with a move to AC Milan.

Asensio, 26, has just over a year left on his contract at the Bernabeu, with his current deal expiring in June 2023.

“He’s a player with extraordinary quality,” Ancelotti told Italy’s Rai Radio 1 on Monday. “He had a bad knee injury that kept him out, with a slow recovery. On his future, I don’t know what will happen… I think he’s talking to [Real Madrid] about a contract renewal.”

Asensio has scored eight goals in 27 LaLiga appearances for Madrid this…