Fulham complete loan move for Leeds United winger Dan James - The Athletic 1/9/22
By David Ornstein and Phil Hay
Fulham have completed the signing of Dan James on a
season-long loan from Leeds United.
The Wales international generated interest from a number of
clubs but a move to Craven Cottage was his preference before the deadline.
Leeds said: “Everyone at Leeds United would like to thank
Dan for his efforts during a challenging campaign last season and for his
contribution in keeping the club in the Premier League.
“We wish Dan good luck during his time at Craven Cottage.”
James, who joined Leeds last year from Manchester United,
has fallen down the pecking order at Elland Road following the summer arrivals
of Luis Sinisterra and Brenden Aaronson.
The 24-year-old has scored four goals in 40 competitive
appearances for Leeds. He will also play for his nation at this winter’s World
Cup.
Leeds had a move for Marseille forward Bamba Dieng fall
through on Thursday in dramatic fashion after he chose a transfer to OGC Nice
over the Premier League side.
Leeds had agreed a deal worth €10million with Marseille earlier
on Thursday and he was expected to travel to the United Kingdom ahead of
signing a deal.
However, Nice made a move for the forward as Dieng was sat
at a private jet terminal. However, that deal is up in the air on the back of
his medical.