Manchester City are reportedly rivalling Leeds for Dan James.
Manchester City are considering rivalling Leeds United to sign Swansea City’s Dan James, report The Sun.
James is in form and scored Wales’ winner against Slovakia during the international break. City are said to be weighing up a £7 million move.
Leeds almost signed James in the transfer window, and don’t stand much chance of beating Manchester City to him if Pep Guardiola’s side hold serious interest.
However, there could be one positive.
James signing with City makes it even harder for Jack Harrison to make a breakthrough at The Etihad.
Harrison is on loan at Leeds and has made positive signs of progress in 2019.
He already faces an impossibly high bar at City to even get on their bench.
Dan James signing would block his path further, and could be the final straw.
Harrison may seem like a consolation prize for Leeds, but his record in the Championship this season compares well with Dan James.
James has two goals and four assists in 21 Championship games.
Harrison has three goals and two assists in 29 games.
Missing out on James to City would be a blow to Leeds, but it would enhance their chances of landing Harrison permanently.
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