Chelsea already have a major issue regarding new signing Estevao Willian. The Brazilian wonderkid will join the Blues in 2025 after an initial transfer fee of €34 million was agreed with Palmeiras earlier this year.

Chelsea are set to target a new right-back in 2025 amid Reece James' injury troubles, but who should they sign?

According to TBR Football, there are as many as five players who have been placed on a shortlist of potential alternatives ahead of 2025. The standout names are said to be Barcelona 's Jules Kounde, who could also be used at centre-back, and the more attack-minded Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer Leverkusen.

Reece James’ latest injury blow has caused Chelsea to consider their right-back options in January, with a big money move for a former target reportedly on the agenda.