James remains an integral part of first-team plans at Stamford Bridge (Picture: Getty)Chelsea have no intention of selling Reece James following Manchester City’s interest in the full-back. Chelsea’s interest in signing Inter Milan full-back Achraf Hakimi has created some doubts over the 21-year-old being a regular first-team player under Thomas Tuchel next season. However, talkSPORT report Chelsea have told City that James is not for sale and that he remains an integral part of first-team plans at Stamford Bridge. Speaking about his development under Thomas Tuchel, James said earlier this month: ‘When a new manager comes in and you’re not in the team straight away you have to accept the decision. ‘These moments come around quite often in football, things happen so fast and I didn’t really get advice off anyone.

Source: Metro June 27, 2021 15:45 UTC