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Daniel James is 'close to a permanent switch to Leeds' with the Manchester United winger falling down the pecking order after the arrivals of Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho

Leeds United are reportedly in advanced talks with bitter rivals Manchester United over a permanent deal for Daniel James.

The Wales winger almost moved to Elland Road two years ago from Swansea before the deal collapsed late on.

But now with the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo limiting James' minutes even further, the Guardian report that Marcelo Bielsa's side are closing in on a permanent deal.

The 23-year-old has been used sparingly by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and along with the return of Ronaldo, the £73million move for Jadon Sancho pushes him down the pecking order.