Ex-Swansea chief opens up on how Daniel James ended up at Manchester United and not Leeds

The Sun that United would be open to loaning out the Welsh winger after signing him to a new contract, but the Manchester Evening News understands that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has no such plans.James has enjoyed an encouraging first season at Old Trafford since making the £15 million move from Swansea City last summer, making 27 Premier League appearances and scoring three times for the Red Devils.Sancho is still widely believed to be United’s top target for the summer window, with Solskjaer keen

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.And although it was reported earlier this week that United could sanction a loan departure for the 2020/21 season, amid their interest in Borussia Dortmund wide man Jadon Sancho, MEN Sport understands James is set to stay.The door could be open, however, for James to get a bumper new contract as reward for his excellent debut season at United, though it's understood there have been no talks between the club and the player's representative.

Manchester United.The winger joined the club from Swansea City in the summer, scoring four times and registering six assists in all competitions.However, James very nearly became a Leeds United player just six months before he arrived at Old Trafford, with a deadline day transfer collapsing in the dying minutes.Jonathan Barnett, one of the most powerful agents in football, was involved in the move that saw James' move to Leeds collapse and he lifted the lid on the behind-the-scenes details from

Jadon Sancho is signed in the upcoming transfer window.The Borussia Dortmund star is a priority target for United on the back of a sensational season in the Bundesliga.

Many Manchester United fans are convinced that the path is now clear for their club to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.

After three days of teasing social media posts, Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has finally announced his 'new team'.

Manchester United fans have joked that Jadon Sancho's hat-trick against Paderborn at the weekend was the first scored by a United player since Robin van Persie's trio of strikes in April 2013.

Former Manchester United defender Dennis Irwin believes that all of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s signings ‘have been great’ and hailed the risk factor Bruno Fernandes has brought to Old Trafford.

Sancho impresses fans

Manchester United fans believe Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is back to his best after he scored a hat-trick on his return to the starting XI.

Borussia Dortmund assistant coach Edin Terzic has admitted that Jadon Sancho has been affected by the transfer circus around him.

Bruno Fernandes sent Manchester United fans wild after liking a post featuring United transfer target Jadon Sancho on Instagram.

Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio has set out the Serie A club's plan for on-loan Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez.

Manchester United have offered Alexis Sanchez to Borrusia Dortmund in part-exchange for Jadon Sancho, according to reports.

Shanghai Shenhua will allow striker Odion Ighalo to return for a second loan spell at Manchester United but only if a fee is paid, according to reports.

It was such a wrench for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to omit one of Manchester United's four specialist midfielders against Everton in March he picked all of them.

Emre Can has urged Jadon Sancho to reject Manchester United and stay at Borussia Dortmund this summer.