Reece James

2022 - 12 - 9

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Reece James responds as Rafael Leao drops big Chelsea transfer ... (Football.London)

James has since responded, saying: "Thank you bro." with the pair potentially linking up on the football pitch once again should the transfer go through. READ ...

He then continued his bromance with James, posting on his Instagram a happy birthday wish to the defender on his 23rd birthday. It has only increased his value and he continues to drop hints over joining the Blues in the future. In the Serie A he has put up ideal attacking output and earned a call-up to the Portugal World Cup squad, scoring two goals from limited game time. With a dwindling contract with his current club AC Milan, attention may turn towards the upcoming opportunities to strike a deal. It comes as the latest update in a budding bromance between the two, who could soon become teammates in the near future. [Chelsea ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-world-cup-graham-potter-25703673)star [Reece James](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-world-cup-graham-potter-25703673) has responded to Rafael Leao's latest transfer hint over a possible move to Stamford Bridge in the transfer window.

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Rafael Leao sends another public message to Reece James, as ... (The Chelsea Chronicle)

Reported Chelsea target has continued his ongoing relationship with Reece James by sending the defender a personal message.

James and Leao were direct opponents in the both matches, with the latter deployed on the left of Stefano Pioli’s front line. [as one of the toughest player’s he’s ever faced in his career.](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/player-quotes/reece-james-says-23-year-old-attacker-who-chelsea-want-to-sign-is-one-of-the-best-players-hes-ever-faced/) Rafael Leao and Reece James have relit their ongoing relationship thanks to the Chelsea defender celebrating his birthday yesterday.

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