Daniel James
27-Year-Old
Leeds United
Premier
GTD
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 9/20/2025
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.
Suffers muscle injury
James (undisclosed) came off the bench in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Fulham and was forced off due to a muscle injury, coach Daniel Farke said to the media, according to Dan Murphy from Leeds United News. "[James] Got a hit to his body and was forced to take him off. We will have to wait for the assessment. Hope it's not anything major."
ANALYSIS
James was on the bench for Saturday's clash against the Cottagers as he was returning from a long trip with Wales and was rested by his coach. That said, he entered the pitch in the 77th minute before taking a hit to his body and was forced off in the 89th minute with an apparent muscle injury. The forward will be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the injury and whether he can return on Saturday against the Wolves. That said, if he has to miss some time, Brenden Aaronson will likely replace him on the right wing again.
James was on the bench for Saturday's clash against the Cottagers as he was returning from a long trip with Wales and was rested by his coach. That said, he entered the pitch in the 77th minute before taking a hit to his body and was forced off in the 89th minute with an apparent muscle injury. The forward will be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the injury and whether he can return on Saturday against the Wolves. That said, if he has to miss some time, Brenden Aaronson will likely replace him on the right wing again.
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Four crosses Saturday
James recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Newcastle United.
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Inks long-term deal
James has signed a new long-term contract with Leeds, according to his club.
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Produces when available
James had 12 goals and nine assists from 99 shots and 44 chances created in 36 appearances (30 starts) this past season.
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Comes off bench in finale
James (hamstring) made a 10-minute substitute appearance in the season finale versus Manchester United.
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Yet to resume full training
James (hamstring) has begun training with the squad but hasn't completed a full session, Ahmed Shooble of The Athletic reports. As such, James is not expected to be available versus Crystal Palace on Saturday.
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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.