Daniel James Linked with a Shock Return to Manchester United** [[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_James_(footballer))
Recent reports suggest that Leeds United star Daniel James could be set for a surprising return to Manchester United. [[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_James_(footballer))[[2]](https://www.tntsports.co.uk/football/transfers/2020-2021/football-news-manchester-united-winger-daniel-james-set-for-30m-leeds-united-transfer-reports_sto8512075/story.shtml) This comes after an impressive season with Leeds United, where he played a crucial role in their Championship title win and subsequent promotion to the Premier League. [[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_James_(footballer))
**James’s Achievements with Leeds United:**
* On May 3, 2025, James helped Leeds United secure the Championship title, earning them promotion to the Premier League. [[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_James_(footballer))
* He was named Leeds United Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season on May 4, 2025. [[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_James_(footballer))[[3]](https://onefootball.com/en/news/202425-player-of-the-year-daniel-james-41103937)
* During the 2024/2025 season, he scored 12 goals and provided nine assists in 36 Championship matches. [[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_James_(footballer))[[3]](https://onefootball.com/en/news/202425-player-of-the-year-daniel-james-41103937)
* Across 99 matches for Leeds United, he has scored 29 goals.
**Contract Situation:**
* James is currently contracted with Leeds United until June 30, 2026, after signing a 5-year deal in 2021. [[4]](https://www.transfermarkt.com/daniel-james/profil/spieler/319301)
* In September 2024, there were talks about Leeds United offering him a new contract extension. [[5]](https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/daniel-farke-leeds-united-fresh-dan-james-contract/)
**Past Transfer Information:**
* Daniel James previously played for Manchester United, joining in June 2019 before moving to Leeds United on August 31, 2021. [[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_James_(footballer))[[4]](https://www.transfermarkt.com/daniel-james/profil/spieler/319301)
**Leeds United Preparing for Premier League:**
* Leeds United are actively planning for their return to the Premier League and are expected to invest in strengthening their squad. [[6]](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-transfer-latest-new-31809591)[[7]](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united-transfer-window-prediction-ai-5163578)
* The club is reportedly targeting new players in various positions, including a goalkeeper, center-back, central midfielder, and striker. [[1]] no (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_James_(footballer))[[8]](https://www.skysports.com/football/live-leeds-united-transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-live-updates-and-latest-on-deals-signings-loans-and-contracts)
While there’s no official confirmation of the transfer, the news has sparked discussions among fans and football analysts, considering James’s past with Manchester United and his significant contribution to Leeds United’s recent success. [[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_James_(footballer))
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Learn more:
1. [Daniel James (footballer) – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_James_(footballer))
2. [Football news: Manchester United winger Daniel James set for £30m Leeds United transfer](https://www.tntsports.co.uk/football/transfers/2020-2021/football-news-manchester-united-winger-daniel-james-set-for-30m-leeds-united-transfer-reports_sto8512075/story.shtml)
3. [2024/25 Player of the Year: Daniel James | OneFootball](https://onefootball.com/en/news/202425-player-of-the-year-daniel-james-41103937)
4. [Daniel James – Player profile 24/25 | Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.com/daniel-james/profil/spieler/
5. [Leeds United urged to strike fresh agreement for Marcelo Bielsa signing](https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/daniel-farke-leeds-united-fresh-dan-james-contract/)
6. [Leeds United transfer latest as new striker decision made amid Manor Solomon united/leeds-united-transfer-latest-new-
7. [Leeds United land £28m attacker and strike £13m deal as AI predicts signings](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united-transfer-window-prediction
8. [Leeds United transfer news, rumours and gossip: Live updates and latest on deals, signings, loans and contracts – Sky leeds-united-transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-live-updates-and-latest-on-deals-signings-
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