Premier League 2019/20: 5 young attackers to look forward to this season

Modified Nov 28, 2019 13:22 GMT

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#4 Daniel James

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Daniel James impressed for Swansea last season where he contributed to 13 goals in 37 appearances. On January 31, James almost made the switch to Leeds United, who missed out on the player due to problems in the 11th hour.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was quick to snap up the 21-year-old in a bid to continue Manchester United's squad rebuilding process. United's fall from grace led to them missing out on Champions League qualification last season. With fans clamouring for a change in how things are run, new players like Daniel James will already have their work cut out.

The versatile youngster is a good passer of the ball and an effortless dribbler. Most importantly, of course, his blistering pace ranks him as one of the fastest players in the league. However, his aerial contributions have been poor at Swansea and that is unlikely to change at Old Trafford. Fans and club officials alike are hoping that James impresses and fulfils his potential at the Theatre of Dreams.

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