Manchester United have opened talks with Swansea over a £15m deal for Daniel James and are ready to make an opening bid for Newcastle’s Sean Longstaff.

United are ready to start their summer spending with the capture of James, the Wales international, with negotiations now underway with the Championship club.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is targeting younger players as he bids to reshape his squad this summer and United are ramping up their interest in the 21-year-old winger.

Swansea want around £15m for James as they bid to raise funds and United are hopeful of agreeing a fee later this week.

United are also set to make an offer for Longstaff in the next 48 hours, in a move which will place further strain on Rafael Benitez’s relationship with the Newcastle hierarchy.