Manchester United 'to pay nearly £20m for Daniel James after interest from Monaco forces compromise' Manchester United wanted to pay around £10million to sign Daniel James But Swansea want closer to £20m and interest from Monaco has forced hand Monaco are a tempting alternative to United due to record with young players By Amitai Winehouse For Mailonline Published: 06:43 BST, 5 June 2019 | Updated: 06:43 BST, 5 June 2019 Viewcomments Manchester United are edging closer to a deal for Swansea winger Daniel James — but will have to pay almost £20million to snap him up. The Wales winger is one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's key targets as he looks to rejuvenate his United squad and is expected to be one of the first signings in the door at Old Trafford. But there have been delays over the deal due to Swansea and United struggling to agree a deal. Manchester United are edging closer to finalising a deal for Swansea winger Daniel James United wanted to pay around £10m for the 21-year-old, who is entering the final year of his contract. But, according to the Evening Standard, Swansea want closer to £20m — which has been holding up negotiations. However, an agreement has moved closer after United became aware of late interest from French side Monaco. James is desperate to move to United, but Monaco are a tempting alternative due to their record of developing young players. United wanted to pay around £10m for James but Monaco's interest has forced their hand Solskjaer has turned to James after it became clear he would not be able to snap up Jadon Sancho this summer. It is part of his plan to sign the best young British players this summer — with James earmarked for a berth on the right. He usually plays on the left, but Solskjaer views him as able to play across United's forward line next season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer turned to James after it became clear Jadon Sancho was not available Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility