Give Me Sport said that the Chelsea club wants to recruit Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters in January.

Last month, Chelsea’s number one right-back, Reece James, was injured in a 2-0 loss to Everton and is expected to be absent until the end of March. This caused coach Mauricio Pochettino to urgently look for a replacement. fill in at this position for the rest of the season.

According to sources from Give Me Sport, journalist Alex Crook said the Blues could join the race to sign defender Kyle Walker-Peters playing for Southampton in January.

Walker-Peters has 2 goals and 2 assists for Southampton this season.

Crook shared: “When it comes to Walker-Peters, there is no sign that he will extend his contract with Southampton. Previously, West Ham showed interest a few weeks ago but Chelsea could also be involved.” entered into this deal after Reece James suffered an injury .”

“He can play at right-back and left-back, which would be ideal for Ben Chilwell to rest when needed. So it  wouldn’t be surprising if someone tried try to recruit Walker-Peters before the transfer window closes.”

Chelsea will have to compete with last season’s Europa Conference League champions as coach David Moyes is also looking for replacements for the aging Vladimir Coufal and Emerson Palmieri.