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da lvbet： According to The Sun, Everton boss Marco Silva is keen on 19-year-old Chelsea right-back Reece James, as various clubs look set to battle it out for his signature throughout the summer transfer window.
The youngster caught the eye on loan at Wigan Athletic in the Sky Bet Championship last season, helping the Latics to survive comfortably whilst continuing to turn out for England under-20s.
However, even with the Blues’ two-window transfer embargo, James is unlikely to get a chance in the senior side anytime soon at Stamford Bridge, as the West Londoners are well-known for possessing many young players and only ever blooding a very low percentage of them into the first team.
Three Football FanCast writers give their verdicts on whether the Toffees should rival fellow Premier League clubs, which reportedly include the likes of Manchester United and Leicester City, for James’ signature.
Ben Goodwin
“Absolutely, James would be a phenomenal coup for Marcel Brands and Everton. The Chelsea youngster dominated at right-back on loan at Wigan this season, and can even play in the heart of defence if need be. The arrival of Lucas Digne, a replacement for an iconic Everton figure in Leighton Baines, was the highlight of last summer’s business, and Brands could repeat that feat by replacing Seamus Coleman this time around.”
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Billy Meyers
“Without question. James is a real talent and has the ability to play at right-back and in the middle of the park, which could be crucial if Seamus Coleman continues to perform poorly and Andre Gomes doesn’t return. This should undoubtedly be a priority signing for the Toffees.”
Jack Saville
“There’s no doubt Brands could lay another key foundation in Everton’s defence by landing James. The full-back is highly-rated at Chelsea and the progress he has made at Wigan this season suggests he can go to the very top of the game. With the versatility to play both at full-back and in central midfield, he could rapidly establish himself as an integral member of Silva’s squad at just 19-years-old.”