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Manchester United agree deal for Swansea City's Daniel James

Daniel James in action for Swansea City v Brentford - Sky Bet Championship

Manchester United have agreed on a £15 million fee to sign Swansea City's Daniel James. The Welshman is now all set to become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first signing as Manchester United boss. The 21-year-old wing has been linked with Manchester United for a couple of weeks and as per Sky Sports, Manchester United have also agreed personal terms with him.

In Manchester United's dire ending to the recently concluded Premier League season, the lack of hunger and the awful attitude of the players drew a lot of ire from fans and critics alike and Solskjaer wants to bolster his side by bringing in young, hungry talent to Old Trafford and signing Daniel James is the first step in that direction.

Daniel James usually plays down the left wing but he has also filled in on the right side. At Manchester United, Solskjaer wants to deploy him on the right wing as it is a position where Manchester United have been found lacking over the last few years.

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