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title: "Leeds: Whites have ‘concrete’ interest in Daniel James"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2021-08-30T12:10:51Z"
modified: "2021-08-30T12:10:51Z"
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# Leeds: Whites have ‘concrete’ interest in Daniel James

**Leeds United reportedly have a genuine interest in Manchester United winger Daniel James as Tuesday’s transfer deadline day looms on the horizon.**

### The Lowdown: James linked with Leeds move

It hasn’t been the busiest summer transfer window at Elland Road, with Kristoffer Klaesson and Junior Firpo the [only new additions](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/transfers/verein/399), as well as Jack Harrison signing permanently from Manchester City.

However, one player with whom Leeds have been continually [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-whites-still-keen-on-signing-daniel-james/) is James, who could leave Manchester United before the window ends on Tuesday.

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### The Latest: Whites have ‘concrete’ interest

A fresh update has now been provided on the situation, with [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-leeds-make-concrete-move-to-sign-james-as-new-asking-price-revealed/) claiming that a Thorp Arch source has said there is “concrete” interest in the Wales international.

The Whites are thought to be open to the idea of a loan or permanent deal for James, with Marcelo Bielsa a long-time admirer of the 23-year-old.

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### The Verdict: Shrewd signing?

James could be an excellent signing in the final couple of days in this transfer window, bringing [searing pace](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-leeds-make-concrete-move-to-sign-james-as-new-asking-price-revealed/) and a strong work ethic to Leeds’ squad.

Granted, his end product leaves a little to be desired – he [scored just three goals and registered one assist](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/302313/History/Daniel-James) in 15 Premier League appearances last season – but he could thrive working under Bielsa.

Not only that, but a new wide man would add some welcome squad depth at Elland Road, with Raphinha and Harrison arguably being relied upon too much to provide a cutting edge from the wide positions – the duo provided [14 goals and 17 assists combined](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/19/Archive/England-Leeds) in last season’s Premier League.

***In other news, Leeds could reportedly still make a late swoop for one player. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-whites-could-make-late-mikkel-damsgaard-swoop/).***