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title: "Manchester United interested in Reece James"
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author: "Oliver Birch"
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published: "2019-04-23T12:12:13Z"
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# Manchester United interested in Reece James

Manchester United are eyeing a move for Chelsea’s highly rated youngster Reece James, following his standout season on loan with Wigan.

The 19-year-old was recently named in the Championship Team of the Season after impressing during his loan from Chelsea, and [according to the Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-transfer-news-chelsea-reece-james-ashley-young-epl-table-a8882361.html), Manchester United have identified James as a potential replacement for ageing full backs Ashley Young and Antonio Valencia.

Many Blues fans have called for the versatile defender to be given a chance to impress in the first team next season, and Chelsea are said to been keen on keeping the youngster at the club.

![Nathan Stirk/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1142619894.jpg)

According to the Independent’s report, however, United are hopeful that James’ sister Lauren could tempt him into a move to Old Trafford, with his 17-year-old sibling a key member of their Women’s Championship side.

James, who is also capable of playing in central defence and central midfield, signed a four-year deal with the Blues prior to this season and is one of a number of exciting prospects to have come through Chelsea’s academy in recent years.