Chelsea have made a shock decision about one of their most valuable players.

The Blues are reportedly open to letting club captain Reece James leave if a big offer arrives.

The Cobham academy graduate was given the armband this season by Mauricio Pochettino.

However, James has been injured for a spell again this term, with the club worried about his fitness.

Per Sport in Spain, Real Madrid are very eager to bring in James as a Dani Carvajal replacement.

The La Liga giants believe that if they put in a big enough bid, Chelsea will let James go.