Daniel James transfer: Manchester United moved for Swansea winger after Ryan Giggs’ advice to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Daniel James transfer: Manchester United moved for Swansea winger after Ryan Giggs’ advice to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Ryan Giggs helped advise Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Manchester United’s rumoured summer move for Swansea star Daniel James, reports claim.Solskjaer allegedly sought out the opinion of his former Old Trafford team-mate, who is James’ manager at international level with Wales.Getty2

Solskjaer is claimed to have spoken with Ryan Giggs about Daniel James

United are negotiating a deal with Swansea over a fee for the winger, who is expected become Solskjaer’s first summer signing at a cost of around 15million.James has enjoyed an excellent season at the Liberty Stadium and caught the eye of a wider audience with a stunning performance in Swansea’s FA Cup quarter-final defeat by Manchester City.The 21-year-old has just a season left on his contract with the Championship club, and looked set to leave for Leeds United in January only for the move to collapse at the eleventh hour. The Yorkshire-born attacker made his debut for Wales last November, with Old Trafford legend Giggs handing him his first cap.Hescored his first goal for his country on his second appearance, netting the only strike of the game in a March defeat of Slovakia, and Giggs spoke highly of the youngster in the wake of the match.He continued to praise James when approached by Solskjaer, The Mirror claim, with Giggs allegedly telling his former team-mate he has ‘no doubt’ James has the talent to make it as a Manchester United player.Getty2

James is reportedly close to joining Man United in a 15million deal

Giggs is claimed to have highlighted James’ off the ball work-rate as one of his biggest strengths.United have not been alone in chasing James, withnew Brighton manager Graham Potter, who managed Swansea last season, said to be keen on reuniting with his former winger at the Amex.

---

View the latest Premier League tables, form guides and season archives, on the official website of the Premier League. Premier League Table, Form Guide & Season Archives Skip to main navigation Skip to main content
The Top Flight's Premier League Player Rankings: Strikers

---

Anthony Martial has scored 46 goals in 162 appearances for Manchester United Forward Anthony Martial has signed a new contract at Manchester United until June 2024, with the option to extend for a
Anthony Martial contract: Manchester United forward signs new

---

Chelsea suffered a huge blow ahead of the Europa League final against Arsenal when Ruben Loftus-Cheek limped off injured in their 3-0 friendly win against the New England Revolution just 13 days

---

Transfer news and gossip: Marco Arnautovic huge offer as Aaron Ramsey 'agrees deal' We recap the top Premier League transfer stories of the day so far as clubs near decision time on targets
Transfer news and football gossip: Aaron Ramsey could leave

---

West Ham vs Southampton: How to listen. Full coverage from the London Stadium will be live on talkSPORT 2, with our programme getting underway from 12pm. Russ Williams will bring you all the build-up and for commentary just click here for the live stream or click the radio player below. You can also listen through the talkSPORT App, on DAB
West Ham vs Southampton live on talkSPORT 2: Full commentary

---

Newcastle United news: Richard Keys tells Rafa Benitez to 'spend some of his own money' if he loves Magpies The beIN SPORTS pundit backed former Manchester United and England star Rio
Newcastle United news: Richard Keys tells Rafa Benitez to

---

Eden Hazard transfer news: Real Madrid president is 'very hopeful' of signing Chelsea talisman. Florentino Perez also said the prospect of Sergio Ramos leaving on a free transfer to China was
Chelsea UNHAPPY as Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez jokes

---

Last Updated: 12/09/18 11:17pm All the top stories and transfer rumours from the back pages of Thursday's papers… DAILY STAR Chelsea and Arsenal both failed in an attempt to sign PSG star Kylian Mbappe as a youngster.
Gareth Archives - SportsAlert

---

Leaked images of Chelsea's potential home kit for the 2019/20 season emerged yesterday and the Blues away strip has also been revealed as the club look set to return to a traditional white.
Chelsea Kit Leak: Images of New Away Shirt for 2019/20 Season

---

Chelsea 2 Tottenham 1 LIVE on talkSPORT: Full commentary with special guests plus free live stream Written by: fpnews Posted on: January 24, 2019 Chelsea host Tottenham in Carabao Cup semi-finals tonight as they look to overturn the one goal deficit from the first leg and it's live on talkSPORT.
Chelsea 2 Tottenham 1 live on talkSPORT: Full commentary with

---

Harry Kane will return to lead the line for Spurs on Sunday, Everton 1-1 Tottenham. Spurs are the only team yet to draw in the league this season - indeed one more game without sharing the
Tottenham team confirmed vs Burnley: Harry Kane starts on

---

'A special man!': Manchester United fan Conor McGregor hails manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after FA Cup victory against Arsenal. Manchester United beat the Gunners 3-1 in the FA Cup fourth round on
'A Special Man!': Manchester United Fan Conor McGregor Hails

---

Lee Johnson's Bristol City take on Wolves in the FA Cup. Bristol City vs Wolves: How to listen. Full commentary from the FA Cup tie will be live on talkSPORT, with our coverage beginning at 12pm. Mark Saggers will bring you all the build up with Nigel Adderley and Ray Houghton on commentary duty. Click below or here for the live commentary
Free stream for FA Cup clash and confirmed line-ups - SportsAlert

---