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title: "Tottenham: Spurs hold ‘shock interest’ in Daniel James"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-spurs-daniel-james-transfer-news-lates-rumours-conte/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Will Seager"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2022-08-23T16:36:27Z"
modified: "2022-08-23T16:36:27Z"
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# Tottenham: Spurs hold ‘shock interest’ in Daniel James

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) are surprisingly interested in Leeds United forward Daniel James, according to reliable journalist Alan Nixon.**

### **The Lowdown: Gil replacement wanted**

As reported by the [Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-transfer-news-bryan-gil-valencia-b1020156.html), if Spurs winger Bryan Gil does end up leaving the club before next Thursday’s transfer deadline, Lilywhites manager Antonio Conte will demand a direct replacement.

Having already welcomed a [£60m](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12643134/richarlison-tottenham-complete-60m-deal-for-everton-forward) Richarlison to the plethora of forwards available at his disposal, the Italian boss is obviously keen to keep strength in his squad’s depth and rotational options, with a busy season ahead competing in both the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) and the Champions League.

Consequently, a number of wide players and attacking midfielders have been touted with a move to Hotspur Way, with a surprising addition now added to the list.

### **The Latest: Nixon’s news**

Nixon has shared the latest Tottenham transfer news, revealing an unexpected name is now being linked with the north London club.

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/reluctantnicko/status/1561743179300347906?s=21&t=QnhNF_sAlRkJ6T-LNA2sNw), the reliable journalist said: “Spurs shock interest in Dan James.”

Simply titled on his [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/posts/spurs-want-leeds-70873888?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=postshare_creator), Nixon added that indeed “Spurs want” the Wales international in what could be a dramatic late saga this summer.

[Tottenham latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-latest-developments-2/)

### **The Verdict: Questionable signing**

After failing to make a significant impact at Manchester United, where he contributed nine goals and nine assists in [74 games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/daniel-james/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/319301) for the club, the Wales speedster was offered a lifeline at Elland Road, joining the Whites in a deal worth [£25m.](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11715/12395576/daniel-james-man-utd-winger-completes-permanent-move-to-leeds)

Whilst the winger was a regular at Leeds last season, he didn’t stand out in the relegation-threatened side, adding just [four goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/daniel-james/leistungsdaten/spieler/319301/plus/0?saison=2021) to his Premier League tally.

Therefore, this appears to be a strange move by Tottenham, who have been linked with a myriad of attackers this summer.

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However, James still shows signs of some untapped promise. Earlier this year, pundit Micah Richards hailed the 24-year-old for his [‘outstanding’](https://thisisfutbol.com/2022/02/blogs/premier-league/leeds-united/micah-richards-impressed-daniel-james-leeds-united-performance/) performance against Aston Villa: “I’ve seen a measured, a more composed approach, his runs in behind – as a defender, it’s an absolute nightmare.”

The Spurs hierarchy may have spotted something they really like in the winger’s ability to stretch games – perhaps as an option off the bench against tired legs – although this appears to be a questionable candidate by Conte’s usual standards.