Twenty-one-year-old Manchester United target Daniel James has been hit by a family tragedy amidst his £20m move to Manchester United after the Swansea starlet’s father has passed away suddenly at the age of 60 which means that there will be delays in finalizing his transfer to the club.
Although United will still sign James, the young footballer and his family need the appropriate time and space to deal with the bereavement. The winger, 21, was due to complete the move this week after United opened talks to sign him from the Liberty Stadium.
Daniel James everyone. Kid certainly has bags of potential, raw pace and clear talent 👇 pic.twitter.com/BQB8v11akd
— United Peoples TV (@UnitedPeoplesTV) May 21, 2019
Everyone at Swansea City has been saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Daniel James’ father.
Everyone at the football club send their condolences and our thoughts are with Daniel and his family at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/HGu0PWzTtf
— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) May 23, 2019
James has previously spoken of his immense pride about his family’s support and influence in the early phase of his career. His father watched his Wales debut on TV when he made his bow in Albania in a 1-0 defeat last November.
Ryan Giggs was able to pick James because his father was born in Aberdare and Wales can thank his late father if he fires the Red Dragons to another major tournament next summer.
The ex-Hull youth academy star has impressed for the Swansea this season chipping in with five goals and 10 assists in 38 games. He almost joined Leeds in January on deadline day only for the deal to be dramatically cancelled, with Whites owner Andrea Radrizzani left fuming.
Prior to his desire to join Manchester United, the star was rumoured to be in the process of heading to Brighton where his former manager Graha Potter has been appointed a the new manager after the former bo, Chris Hughton was shown the door following a poor run in the Premer League that saw the club finish just a spot to relegation.