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Man United’s transfer stance on 23-year-old starlet comes to light after Rashford’s fitness issues

Daniel James could be sold by Manchester United with transfer interest from Leicester City, Leeds United, Crystal Palace etc.
Daniel James could be sold by Manchester United with transfer interest from Leicester City, Leeds United, Crystal Palace etc. (imago Images)

Transfer News: Leeds and Brighton handed blow by Manchester United in Dan James pursuit

Manchester United are planning to keep Daniel James at Old Trafford this season despite interest from Premier League sides Brighton and Hove Albion and Leeds United, as per a report by Sun (h/t The Daily Mail)

James would fall even further down the pecking order because of Jadon Sancho’s arrival. However, United still want him for cover as they face uncertainty over Marcus Rashford’s return.

The report mentions that Rashford ‘is not expected to return to action until the end of October’ after a shoulder injury, and this is partly the reason why James is needed at the Theatre of Dreams right now.

Daniel James of Manchester United is wanted by Leeds and Brighton.
Daniel James of Manchester United is wanted by Leeds and Brighton. (imago Images)

There is no lack of interest in the 23-year-old winger. James, who represented Wales at the Euros, is on the transfer radar of Brighton as well as Leeds, but United are expected to reject any approach for him. (h/t The Daily Mail)

James wanted at Manchester United

If true, it’s a wise call from the club to keep the former Swansea man. He can be a good option to use, especially when Rashford is out, and can provide perennial cover for Sancho.

He’s not short of playing experience for United as well. In his two seasons at the club, James has made an astounding 72 appearances for the club. Those numbers indicate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s trust in him.

Dan James in action for Wales at the 2020 UEFA Euro vs Italy.
Dan James in action for Wales at the 2020 UEFA Euro vs Italy. (imago Images)

The Beverley-born winger started United’s friendly against QPR on Saturday but was removed at half-time. United succumbed to a 4-2 defeat at the hands of the Londoners.

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