Reece James has brutally shut down an Arsenal fan on social media who recommended the Chelsea defender ought to full a switch throughout London. Kai Havertz accomplished a £65million transfer to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, however James has no real interest in following in his footsteps.

Chelsea are internet hosting a ruthless firesale at Stamford Bridge to lift funds forward of Mauricio Pochettino's maiden season in cost.

Mason Mount, Edouard Mendy, Hakim Ziyech, Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic are all set to affix Havertz out the exit door.

But it does not seem to be James might be concerned, particularly not by way of a swap to Arsenal.

On Thursday night, Arsenal fan @_ambehi tweeted: "Reece James to Arsenal. Who says no?"

But it did not take lengthy for James to brutally shut down the concept, replying: "I say no."

The three-word response amassed 64,000 likes and 25,000 retweets throughout its first 45 minutes.

And Chelsea fuelled interplay, drawing consideration to James' tweet by quoting it: "He's one of our own."

The Blues accompanied the tweet with a picture of James giving it again to Arsenal followers throughout a current assembly, paired with a 'shush' emoji.

After combating harm woes final time period, the 23-year-old right-back will hope to play an essential function beneath Pochettino.

James made simply 16 Premier League appearances throughout a torrid 2022/23 marketing campaign for Chelsea, his fewest since changing into a first-team common.

But he'll hope Pochettino can flip his and Chelsea's fortunes round subsequent season, the place he might be a part of a new-look squad.

James expressed his pleasure for the long run after penning a brand new six-year contract in September.

"I am over the moon with my new contract, and I'm thankful for the fans, the new ownership and everyone involved in the club," James informed the membership web site.

"I cannot wait to see what the future holds, and I am sure we will have the chance of winning many trophies. I grew up supporting this club, and I've been here since I was a six-year-old.

"I put pen to paper on a brand new deal as a result of that is the membership I wish to be at. I'd prefer to say a particular due to the followers, I'm right here to remain, and we've a brilliant future forward of us."

Want the most recent soccer news? Join our model new Facebook group by clicking here