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Leeds close to signing Manchester United’s Daniel James for club record £30m

Leeds United are closing in on a club record £30m deal to sign winger Daniel James from Manchester United.

Leeds coach Marcelo Bielsa has been monitoring the situation with the Welshman, especially since his move to Elland Road from Swansea collapsed in January 2019.

James joined United that summer and has scored nine goals in 74 appearances for the Red Devils.

Leeds contemplated a move during the last summer window but brought in Brazilian Raphinha instead.

However, with James’ future uncertain at Manchester United following the re-signing of Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus, Bielsa has gone back in for the 23-year-old.

It is understood a fee has been agreed in principle, with only the final details remaining to be completed ahead of the Tuesday night transfer deadline.

The fee would be a club record for the West Yorkshire side, eclipsing the 29m euro (£24.8m) they paid Valencia for striker Rodrigo 12 months ago.

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