Man United ready to pay over £15m to land Chelsea’s teen star next summer

Manchester United are ready to jump on Chelsea utility teenager Reece James next summer as they chase a replacement for Antonio Valencia.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been on the lookout for players to beef up his squad at the club this season. He has spent a few months with his United stars and has identified the positions that need strengthening. The right-back position has given Solskjaer a lot of problems since he took over as manager. Diogo Dalot is considered not ready for consistent first-team starts, Matteo Darmian has been sidelined and not really considered by the technical team, while Valencia is not remotely close to being back to full fitness.

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The experienced right full-back is expected to leave Old Trafford in the coming summer and Man United will need a replacement. The Daily Mail says Chelsea’s James is an option for the Red Devils and they will make a summer approach for him after he starred for Wigan Athletic in the Championship this season.

The 19-year old has played all 44 games for Wigan this season and his fine performances have earned him a slot in the Championship team of the season.

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