Ex-Chelsea star would 'love' to see Reece James at Liverpool as need clear

Right-back has been a difficult position this season at Anfield due to injury, and one ex-Red has identified Reece James as the perfect solution after a solid campaign at Stamford Bridge

Glen Johnson feels Reece James would be a perfect fit at Liverpool

Former Liverpool and Chelsea right-back Glen Johnson feels Reece James would be a perfect signing for the Reds, and thinks the defender’s versatility would make him a dream addition for any squad.

James, who enters the final two years of his Chelsea contract this summer, has largely put his injury issues behind him this season and has enjoyed a prolonged run in the side. He has made 34 appearances this term, and has been deployed in several different roles.

Right-back has been a problem position for Liverpool this campaign with the injury issues Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong have endured, and Johnson thinks James could help address that.

“To be honest, given how versatile Reece James is, I think he'd suit anyone,” the ex-Liverpool full-back told Boyle Sports.

“In terms of his ability, he can do a job all over the pitch. He's a fantastic player, but to have that versatility in your squad is invaluable.

“He could fill in at left-back, play centre-half in a back three, or be a right wing-back or a midfielder. I think he would genuinely suit any club, especially one going through a few changes or dealing with injuries.

James has enjoyed another impressive season at Chelsea(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

“Players like him are hard to find because I don't think he would go to a club expecting to play 50 games at right-back, for example. It's not going to happen.

“So, to have a player who can adapt and do whatever the team and squad need, I think a lot of teams would want that option.

“I'd love to see him at Liverpool, that's for sure. I think he would suit Liverpool, probably more so than Arsenal.

“And I think Manchester United would probably want him as well. But Liverpool could be a very good fit, to be honest.

Johnson played 200 times for Liverpool between 2009 and 2015(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)

“We spoke about the right-back option with Jeremie Frimpong and others, but as I said, Reece isn't going to go to a club and play a solid 40 games in one position. He just isn't.

“So, to have him as an option, perhaps in midfield, especially since Liverpool are still in all competitions and will have so many games, injuries, and suspensions, I think he'd be perfect. Yes, I'd love to see him land at Liverpool.”

James is Chelsea’s longest-serving player and, having come through the Blues’ youth ranks, has established himself as first-team captain. He has made 224 appearances for the club and has won the Champions League and Club World Cup during his time at Stamford Bridge.