Manchester United have emerged as frontrunners to land Swansea and Wales starlet Daniel James.

Winger James, 21, saw a deadline-day move to Leeds collapse at the 11th hour in January when Swansea pulled out of the deal.

But his continued eye-catching form for club and country has now alerted a number of Premier League sides, led by United and Liverpool.

Manchester United have emerged as frontrunners to land Swansea starlet Daniel James

JAMES 2018-19 STATS Apps: 36 Goals: 5 Assists: 9 Advertisement

United have registered their interest, making checks on how comfortable the versatile, lightning-quick attacker is playing on the right flank, and James is aware they are keen on signing him.

Meanwhile Sportsmail understands some of United's rivals for his signature are resigned to missing out, fearing he is Old Trafford-bound.

James will have just a year left on his contract at the end of the season and is valued at around £10m.

The Welsh side left him out of their final-day draw at Blackburn to avoid injury ahead of an expected summer move.

He further underlined his potential with the winner for Wales against Slovakia in March

James went viral when he scored a stunning solo goal that showcased his searing pace in an FA Cup tie against Brentford in February.

He further underlined his potential with the winner for Wales against Slovakia in March.

Former United winger and Wales manager Ryan Giggs said: 'He's a talent. When you've got that raw pace, you're a threat at any level so as a winger, obviously for me playing as a winger, when I was younger, you then have to develop the other parts of your game which I feel he is doing.

'He's played up front as well which will help him because that gives you an appreciation of what you need to do.'