FULHAM are considering a loan move for Leeds United forward Dan James after failing in a bid for Ben Brereton Diaz.
Blackburn Rovers have rejected the Premier League club’s offer to sign the Chile international as they hold out for around £15million.
The Cottagers, who saw Justin Kluivert’s move from Roma collapse over a work permit, are considering another offer for Brereton Diaz but are also looking into a deal for James.
The former Manchester United winger is also a target for Tottenham.
The interest from Antonio Conte’s side comes as Spurs want to add another attacking option to their squad ahead of the hectic schedule this autumn.
Games will now be coming thick and fast as the season goes into overdrive to accommodate the winter World Cup in Qatar.
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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag referred to this as part of the reasoning behind their signing of Antony.
And despite not having European football, Fulham will also feel the pressure of the congested fixture list.
With the deal for Kluivert collapsing and a move for Brereton Diaz in jeopardy, James appears to be a Premier League proven player who can come in as a quick fix.
Leeds boss Jesse Marsch has previously not ruled out the Welshman’s departure.
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He previously said: “I like Dan and I think he has been a big part of what we have done here before I came and since I have been here.
“I don’t anticipate big movement in the group, but we have to see what happens.”
However, Fulham’s pursuit of James could be eased after they signed former Chelsea and Arsenal winger Willian.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
