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Transfer news·Chelsea·Updated 9 SeptConfirmed

Reece James on the brink of Chelsea move

Reece James→Chelsea
76%
Will it happen
95%
Credibility
—
Reported fee
2
Reports
PlayerFull profile →
R. James
Full Back · England · 33 yrs
20.7
Rating
13.7
Season
1.7
Value
This season
7
Apps
0
Goals
1
Assists
ClubSheffield Wednesday→LeagueLeague One→
  • A R. James move to Chelsea is gathering pace — 1 report describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
  • The reporting is well-sourced (95% credibility), led by Chelsea FC (official), putting it at roughly 76% to complete.
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Story log

  1. 9 SeptHeadline refreshed as the story develops
  2. 9 Sept1 new source: Chelsea FC (official) — now 2 tracking the story
  3. 22 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting

What the reports say

2 of 2 cite concrete progress2 cite a named / official source
  • Reece James signed a new six‑year contract with Chelsea earlier this month, committing his future to the club until at least 2028. — Chelsea FC (official)
  • Has signed a new contract with Chelsea, committing his long-term future to the club until 2032. — Chelsea FC (official)
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21±0%
Rating
1446.7%
Season
1.7
Value index
0g 1a
in 7 apps · League One
18th of 19 full-backs · League One · 7 apps10th of 19 full-backs · League One · 7 apps

R. James is a 33-year-old full-back at Sheffield Wednesday, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 1 assists in 7 appearances, a Season grade of 14, top 53% of League One full-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 13.2, ranking 186th of 213 in the League One. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member (30.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.71 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on James.

Also this season: 2 apps, 0g on loan at Rotherham · 3 apps, 1g on loan at Rotherham.

The fitAt Chelsea (Premier League), his Rating of 21 would rank 26th of 25 in the current squad (squad average 74).
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Reece James on the brink of Chelsea move — Field Insider report card
2 Reports