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Manchester United transfer news: Daniel James signing confirmed in £18m deal from Swansea

James agreed personal terms with United and completed a medical at Old Trafford this week before linking up with the Wales squad for their next set of European Championship qualifiers

Friday 07 June 2019 16:11 BST

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Daniel James will complete his £18m transfer from Swansea City to Manchester United when Fifa’s international transfer window reopens on 11 June it has been confirmed.

James agreed personal terms with United and passed a medical at Old Trafford this week before linking up with the Wales squad for their next set of European Championship qualifiers.

United will pay Swansea £15m up front for the 21-year-old, with the remaining £3m tied up in add-ons.

James fits the profile of player the manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to bring to Old Trafford, namely young British talent which can develop at the club, rather than more expensive players already at or past their peak.

The winger spent much of his youth career at Hull City having grown up in the north-east of England, before switching to Swansea aged 16, where he went on to make his professional debut.

Manchester United 2018-19 player ratings

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Manchester United 2018/19 player ratings

How did Manchester United's players perform this season? After a difficult campaign, we give each member of the squad a rating out of 10.

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Manchester United 2018-19 player ratings

David de Gea - 4/10

A poor year by an outstanding goalkeeper’s standards. Confidence seemed to be affected by errors and his limitations in distribution were sometimes exposed.

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Sergio Romero - 6/10

A dependable back-up in the domestic cups. Sent off in defeat to Derby in September, but did not let Solskjaer down in the run to the FA Cup quarter-finals.

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Victor Lindelof - 7/10

One of a few to emerge with any credit, even if he was more consistent in the first half of the campaign. His reputation enhanced, he is the only central defender whose place is secure.

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Manchester United 2018-19 player ratings

Phil Jones - 4/10

Unfairly targeted at times but still, eight years on from his arrival, far too injury prone and inconsistent to be depended upon. Even so, signed a new contract until 2023.

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Chris Smalling - 6/10

Led the defence well during Solskjaer’s first few weeks and months in charge but, like Jones, his limitations are well known by now.

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Luke Shaw - 7/10

Found confidence, consistency and finally established himself as a first-team regular. It proved enough to be named Player of the Year.

Manchester United 2018-19 player ratings

Diogo Dalot - 6/10

A new arrival from Porto, Dalot showed glimpses of the potential which persuaded United to part with £19m. A solid if unspectacular debut year should now be built upon.

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Ashley Young - 4/10

Not the long-term solution to the right-back position yet a first-team regular with a chance of being the next club captain. Loyal and diligent but is he still the best option?

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Antonio Valencia - 3/10

Ends his long United career out of favour, but underwhelmed in the few appearances he made regardless. A correct decision to let him go.

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Matteo Darmian - 5/10

Somehow still at the club, yet did not totally disgrace himself when called upon for a handful of appearances. Needs to be moved on, nevertheless.

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Eric Bailly - 3/10

A bad year a player whose Old Trafford career undeniably went backwards. Embarrassed with early substitutions against Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain.

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Marcos Rojo - 2/10

The curious United career of Rojo continues. Made just eight appearances, spent long spells sidelined with unspecified injuries, all less than a year after signing a new contract.

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Nemanja Matic - 4/10

First-choice at the base of midfield yet lacks the speed or technical ability of others in the same position at top clubs.

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Manchester United 2018-19 player ratings

Ander Herrera - 7/10

Impressed when employed as a destroyer and runner type in central midfield by Solskjaer, yet a new contract could not be agreed. Leaves after one of his better years.

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Paul Pogba - 6/10

Far from the worst offender but another season not commensurate to his talent. His 17 goals from midfield included eight penalties and another three spot-kicks were missed.

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Scott McTominay - 7/10

Proved himself to be first-team squad material with a series of good performances in the second half of the campaign. Most improved player by some distance.

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Manchester United 2018-19 player ratings

Fred - 4/10

A difficult first year in Manchester for United’s fourth-most expensive signing ever. Looked woefully off-the-pace at times, only moderately effective at others. Needs a big second season.

Manchester United 2018-19 player ratings

Juan Mata - 5/10

A popular figure but did little to force the club into awarding him a new contract. May leave having rarely been used effectively in his best role and might even regret the wasted years.

Manchester United 2018-19 player ratings

Andreas Pereira - 5/10

Strike against Southampton won club’s goal of the season award but offered little else to suggest that he is a long-term answer in midfield.

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Jesse Lingard - 4/10

After an impressive 2017-18, just five goals and four assists is a poor return. Injuries did not help but performances were inconsistent.

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Anthony Martial - 5/10

The talent is there but is too rarely displayed. Enjoyed a run of good form around October and Christmas, but fell quiet once he had signed a new contract.

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Alexis Sanchez - 2/10

The Premier League’s best-paid player was not worth a penny. Difficult to find any positives in a wretched season, bar that late goal which may have only prolonged Mourinho’s stay.

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Romelu Lukaku - 5/10

15 goals in 45 appearances for a £75m striker cannot be dressed up as anything but a disappointment. A player that neither Mourinho or Solskjaer have catered towards.

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Marcus Rashford - 5/10

Despite enjoying a run of form in the mid-part of the campaign, that was lost by the end. Questions remains over whether he will reach the elite bracket of strikers.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - 5/10

A promising start, a worrying end. Several odd decisions and a tactical inconsistency have caused concern, but he should only be fully judged with a pre-season behind him.

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He has shone this season under the guidance of manager Graham Potter, who departed the club last month for Brighton and Hove Albion, scoring five goals and adding 10 assists, and breaking into the Welsh international setup where the United legend Ryan Giggs is manager.

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