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title: "Exclusive: David Norris urges Leeds to sign Daniel James from rivals before deadline"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/exclusive-david-norris-urges-leeds-to-sign-daniel-james-from-rivals-before-deadline/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Danny Rust"
section: "Exclusive"
published: "2021-08-30T18:00:30Z"
modified: "2021-08-30T18:00:30Z"
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# Exclusive: David Norris urges Leeds to sign Daniel James from rivals before deadline

**David Norris is excited by the prospect of Leeds United completing the signing of Daniel James before the transfer deadline passes.**

Leeds have welcomed just two fresh faces to Elland Road during the window – in the form of [Junior Firpo](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57735371) for £13million and goalkeeper [Kristoffer Klaesson](https://theathletic.com/news/leeds-complete-signing-of-goalkeeper-kristoffer-klaesson/Xl5YUwDk1XwY) – while Jack Harrison has joined the club [permanently](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/28305/leeds-united-complete-jack-harrison-transfer) from Manchester City.

But, according to transfer guru [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1432394850784141324?s=20), the Whites look set to complete the signing of the international winger James from rivals Manchester United.

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With club legend Cristiano Ronaldo [returning](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/official-statement-on-agreement-reached-for-cristiano-ronaldo) to Old Trafford from Italian giants Juventus, James is likely to see his opportunities limited.

Everton, Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace are also [interested](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15994176/man-utd-dan-james-transfer/) in the 23-year-old as it appears Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given the green light for James to depart.

Leeds chief Marcelo Bielsa has been a long-term admirer of James and he came [close to joining](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7363425/Man-Utd-ace-Daniel-James-close-joining-Leeds-posed-shirt.html) from Swansea City in 2019.

Ex-Whites midfielder Norris hopes the deal gets over the line this time around.

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He exclusively told The Transfer Tavern: *“He would absolutely be a good addition. I think he’s done really well over the last few years.*

*“I like him and think he would be a good fit for Leeds. He works hard, grafts and we saw what he was like for his national team at Euro 2020 as well.*

*“He would be a great fit and we know Leeds like him so, if there is a chance of getting the deal done, definitely do it.”*