The England international has become injury-prone over the last 18 months. He only recently returned from a hamstring issue.

Despite this, he remains highly-rated among European clubs and both City and Madrid are said to be monitoring his situation.

City recently handed a new deal to Kyle Walker , but they have identified James as the successor to the experienced star.

Meanwhile, Madrid see James as a replacement for Dani Carvajal , but it appears the Blues star has no plans of leaving.

James is fully committed to the project at the west London giants and he has no thoughts of considering a new challenge.

The 23-year-old was made the permanent captain of the club last summer and he wants to lead by example by staying put.

Chelsea have had a below-par season and they are currently 10th in the league table with only 16 points on the board.

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