Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is making a personal attempt to secure Reece James to a new contract.
Boehly has made James' contractual situation among the club's priorities.
The Daily Mail says formal discussions over a new deal are yet to get underway, however Chelsea are insisting James will be offered a new deal once the summer market shuts.
Chelsea need to act knowing Manchester City and Real Madrid are both interested in the 22 year-old.
James' current £70,000-a-week deal is regarded as well short of market value given his current status.
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