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Chelsea identify £30m-rated defender as replacement for injured James: In place of their injured captain Reece James, Borussia Monchengladbach defender Nico Elvedi, valued at £30 million, is apparently being considered by Chelsea.
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Just eight games in all competitions hath James participated in before he was sidelined once more by injury.
The England international is been sidelined indefinitely as a result.
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The present agreement between Eveldi and Monchengladbach expires in 2027.
With 284 games played for the Bundesliga team, the 27-year-old has 15 goals and 9 assists.