Manchester United transfer news: Chelsea starlet Reece James sparks transfer battle between Red Devils and RB Leipzig

MANCHESTER UNITED and RB Leipzig are chasing Chelsea whiz-kid Reece James.

The versatile academy star, 16, has been with the Blues since he was six and has trained with the first team this season.

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James – who can play in defence or midfield – started against Oxford United in the EFL Trophy last week.

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But with Chelsea’s reputation for failing to blood young talent, he could easily be persuaded to jump ship.

And the Daily Mail claim United and Leipzig are at the head of the queue.

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Red Bull football guru, Ralf Rangnick, watched the rising star while in London earlier this season.

Leipzig snared Nottingham Forest’s Scotland international Oliver Burke, 19, this summer in a £13million swoop.

The powerful winger has proved a hit for the Bundesliga leaders, who will continue their model of snapping up young talents and developing them.