Daniel James
28-Year-Old
Leeds United
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
James is set to return to the Premier League with Leeds United after he scored 12 times and added nine assists last season in the Championship. It's encouraging production in the second tier, but James has previously shown an inability to produce near the same output in the Premier League. The winger has improved during his time with Leeds United and will get plenty of chances in the starting XI, but a loss of set pieces last season won't help in production. He might be most likely to hit 10 goal contributions for Leeds, but anything more than that would be surprising.
Active in limited minutes
James registered three shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Aston Villa.
ANALYSIS
James started the first three games but has been used as a bench option in recent matches. He made an impact in his cameo, taking a season-high three shots and attempting five crosses.
James started the first three games but has been used as a bench option in recent matches. He made an impact in his cameo, taking a season-high three shots and attempting five crosses.
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Ramping up fitness
James is continuing to ramp up fitness after returning from injury, according to manager Daniel Farke. "He more or less had 3/4 months without a competitive game. Last two weeks, he's back in full team training. I like his attitude, he needs to work hard, and he's doing this."
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On bench Saturday
James (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Burnley.
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Ahead of schedule, won't start
James (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against Burnley, but is not an option to start, according to manager Daniel Farke. "Dan is ahead of schedule but won't be in contention to start."
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Will miss multiple weeks
James will be sidelined for multiple weeks due to an undisclosed injury, manager Daniel Farke told media during Thursday's pre-match press conference. "The doctors say he is likely out for four to six weeks," Farke told the press. "So that means realistically we just expect him back after the more or less November international break. If he would be there, perhaps available even before for one or two games, it would be a nice little bonus and a surprise. But he is definitely out for a few weeks. That is of course not great news."
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Makes bench Saturday
James (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Bournemouth.
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Spurs could sign him
Tottenham are looking to sign James on loan for the entire 2022-23 season, according to soccer journalist Fabrizio Romano.
ANALYSIS
Several top sides have kept close tabs on the Wales international this summer, and all signs point toward James leaving Elland Road to play for a Champions League contender. The Spurs have been the most active side on his pursuit and should be treated as front-runners to land his services.
Several top sides have kept close tabs on the Wales international this summer, and all signs point toward James leaving Elland Road to play for a Champions League contender. The Spurs have been the most active side on his pursuit and should be treated as front-runners to land his services.