Leeds United are expected to complete a deal for Daniel James on the transfer deadline day.

The Whites have agreed a deal with Manchester United, reported to be around an initial £25 million plus add-ons.

The Athletic’s Phil Hay has claimed on Twitter that Leeds are ‘happy’ with the transfer fee, and the 23-year-old is ‘preparing to undergo’ his medical this morning.

Dan James preparing to undergo his Leeds United medical this morning. Everything in order. Leeds happy with the £25m fee – feel it’s realistic in comparison to fees paid for Willock/Buendia/Abraham etc this summer. @TheAthleticUK

— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) August 31, 2021

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Joe Willock, Emiliano Buendia and Tammy Abraham have secured big-money moves this summer, and Leeds feel the fee is ‘realistic’ compared to what others have paid.

James r came close to joining Leeds in January 2019, but the deal didn’t materialise. He went on to join Man United in the summer for £15m.

Daniel James deal has been completed between Leeds and Manchester United, done and confirmed. Permanent move, paperworks signed.