{"id":6343,"date":"2026-04-10T23:11:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T23:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=6343"},"modified":"2026-04-10T23:11:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T23:11:01","slug":"liverpool-told-to-make-stunning-transfer-bid-for-major-chelsea-star-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=6343","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool told to make stunning transfer bid for major Chelsea star | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Liverpool boss Arne Slot (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Liverpool\u00a0have been urged to pursue the audacious signing of Chelsea captain Reece James\u00a0to upgrade\u00a0Arne Slot\u2019s defensive options.<\/p>\n

Injury problems have plagued James in recent campaigns, but he has looked back to his very best this season under both Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old is currently recovering from a hamstring injury and is back running on the grass, but despite the recent setback there is no questioning that James has been one of Chelsea\u2019s standout players this term.<\/p>\n

Such performances saw James rewarded with a new contract until 2032 last month, but there remains an air of uncertainty over the long-term future of several key Chelsea players in the wake of comments by Enzo Fernandes and Marc Cucurella.<\/p>\n

Both players questioned the club\u2019s decision to sack Maresca and its transfer policy, while Fernandez appeared to publicly court a move to Real Madrid.<\/p>\n

And former Blues full-back Glen Johnson believes Arne Slot\u2019s side should try to capitalise on that uncertainty and lure James away from the Chelsea project to Anfield in the summer.<\/p>\n

\u2018To be honest, given how versatile Reece James is, I think he\u2019d suit anyone,\u2019 Johnson told Boyle Sports. <\/p>\n

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Reece James has had a stellar season at Chelsea (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018Because in terms of his ability, he can do a job all over the pitch. He\u2019s a fantastic player, but to have that versatility in your squad is invaluable.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2018He could fill in at left-back, play centre-half in a back three, or be a right wing-back or a midfielder. I think he would genuinely suit any club, especially one going through a few changes or dealing with injuries.<\/p>\n

\u2018Players like him are hard to find because I don\u2019t think he would go to a club expecting to play 50 games at right-back, for example. It\u2019s not going to happen. <\/p>\n

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The Blues skipper is under contract until 2028 (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018So, to have a player who can adapt and do whatever the team and squad need, I think a lot of teams would want that option.\u2019<\/p>\n

Johnson continued: \u2018I\u2019d love to see him at Liverpool, that\u2019s for sure. I think he would suit Liverpool, probably more so than Arsenal. <\/p>\n

\u2018And I think Manchester United would probably want him as well. But Liverpool could be a very good fit, to be honest.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2018We spoke about the right-back option with Jeremie Frimpong and others, but as I said, Reece isn\u2019t going to go to a club and play a solid 40 games in one position. He just isn\u2019t.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2018So, to have him as an option, perhaps in midfield, especially since Liverpool are still in all competitions and will have so many games, injuries, and suspensions, I think he\u2019d be perfect. <\/p>\n

\u2018Yes, I\u2019d love to see him land at Liverpool.\u2019<\/p>\n

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