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Daniel James wants to sign a new deal at Swansea City.

The young winger's future has been the key talking point at Landore for the last couple of weeks, particularly after his failed move to Championship rivals Leeds United on deadline day.

The player himself completed a medical after travelling up to Elland Road, only for the deal to collapse at the 11th hour.

There have since been suggestions that the West Yorkshire outfit could well return with another bid in the summer, with James left with just 18 months on his current deal at the Liberty Stadium.

However, contract talks are understood to have opened between the player and the club, and James has confirmed he his keen on securing an extension to his current deal.

Speaking after the 4-1 win over Brentford, the 21-year old said: "At the start, it was difficult (after the Leeds move broke down on deadline day), but I love playing for this team and for these fans and so I’ve concentrated on that.

"I’ve got 18 months left on my contract so I’m just concentrating on playing. There are new contract talks under way and I’m enjoying my football here."

When pressed on whether he'd like to re-sign with the Swans, he added: "Yes. I love every second of it here.

"Playing for this club has been amazing and the way the gaffer has brought me through has been fantastic."

The news will come as a blow to Leeds fans, many of whom looked on with envy as James tore the Bees apart, netting an incredible solo goal just after half-time to his side on their way to a sensational cup win.

"I don’t think there have been many times this season where I’ve had that much space to run into," he added.

Ian Mitchelmore reacts to Swansea City's FA Cup win over Brentford

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"But as soon as I blocked it, I saw the opportunity and after the run it was about being composed at the end.

"It’s fair to say I might not have finished like that earlier in the season, but I’ve been working on my composure a lot on the training ground.

"It’s about getting used to things in this league and I’ve done that. The gaffer has really helped me.

"The sprinting comes naturally to me. All the boys laugh about it here, asking why I’m always sprinting. But that’s just my game.

"We’ve had three games in a week and so it’s been about doing the work in the gym and on the training field. Maybe at the start of the season, I wouldn’t have been able to do that.

"Earlier in the season, I got an injury against Derby but I’ve come a long way since then and now I’m able to play three matches in a week."