BURNLEY want to join the race for Chelsea right-back Reece James — and offer a deal that suits the club and the player.
Top Turf Moor scout Mike Rigg is homing in on 19-year-old James to fill their problem position if they stay up.
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Burnley are happy to take James on loan and give him that experience rather than buy him.
That could give Sean Dyche’s men the edge over rivals Brighton and Crystal Palace, who want to sign him permanently.
The defender has spent this season on loan at Wigan, where he has been an ever-present in the Championship.
Chelsea were looking to loan James abroad — as we revealed last week — but Burnley can keep him closer to home.
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The Clarets are also keeping an interest in Derby right-back Jayden Bogle as an alternative.
Meanwhile, the Latics are already planning for a future without James and will go back to Stamford Bridge to ask for Dujon Sterling.
The right-back, 19, has impressed while on loan at League One Coventry.
Wigan also want Blues centre-half Matt Miazga.
