Chelsea Defender Reece James set for new contract

Blues right-back Reece James is set to be rewarded for establishing himself in the Chelsea side with a new long-term contract..

The 20-year-old defender enjoyed a productive loan spell at Wigan in the Championship last season and has since become a key member of Frank Lampard’s Chelsea squad, making 14 appearances in all competitions and netting two goals.

The report in the Sun says: ‘Chelsea are reportedly preparing a bumper new contract for rising star Reece James.

‘The right-back has been one of many young players who has impressed Frank Lampard and he is set to be handed a bumper new contract to extend his existing deal that runs to 2022.’