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Everton target Reece James is worth the gamble at £15million

Everton are reportedly one of several teams in the hunt for Chelsea defender Reece James this summer.

, the Toffees and Crystal Palace are both keen on the 19-year-old rising star.

It is understood that Leicester City have also entered the race for the right-back and will battle Manchester United for his signature.

The report details that Chelsea may be tempted of an offer around £15million for their academy graduate.

James has never made a first-team appearance for Chelsea, but has just spent the season out on loan in the Championship with Wigan and was their outstanding individual.

He is in the England Under-20s squad this summer for the Toulon Tournament and looks ready to make his impact in the top flight.

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Everton are one of the names linked with him and they should take a £15million gamble on him.

The attack-minded full-back looks good enough to step up to the Premier League and was so impressive in the Championship.

He’s a right-back by trade that loves to bomb forward, but has the versatility to slot in at centre-back or in midfield if needed.

Everton need to find a successor to Seamus Coleman and the Chelsea flyer would be an ideal fit.

His £15million price would be a worthwhile investment for the Merseyside club and manager Silva should be pushing for it.

Lucas Digne has become the club’s new preferred left-back over the last year and it may soon be time to find a new partner on the right.