Daniel James is in line for a bumper pay rise when he completes his move to Manchester United.
Wales winger James is on the verge of becoming Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first summer signing after completing a medical on Thursday ahead of his £17million transfer.
And his switch from Swansea will see the lightning wide man land a huge pay hike.
James will go from earning £4,000-a-week at Swansea, where he had one year left on his contract, to signing a long-term deal worth in the region of £67,000-a-week including bonuses. James' salary leap and terms reflect his new status.
It is also an indication of United's faith in the young flyer and the high hopes they have for the 21-year-old.
United identified James as a contender to fill their problem right-wing position following a recommendation from club legend and James' Wales boss Ryan Giggs.
They stepped up their interest once it became clear Borussia Dortmund's wonderkid Jadon Sancho would be out of reach this summer.
Sportsmail revealed exclusively last month that United were front-runners to sign James. Monaco, Leicester, Everton and Brighton - now managed by James' former Swansea boss Graham Potter - were also keen on him but his heart was set on United.
The Old Trafford club were hopeful of landing James for around £10m after he saw a move to Leeds worth the same amount collapse in January.
But at one stage during the negotiations Swansea were holding out for as much as £30m.
They compromised on a deal starting with an initial £15m fee. United had intended to finalise the deal a fortnight ago. Those plans were shelved to allow James further time to grieve the sudden loss of his father Kevan last month.
Cristiano_007
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60,000 is the average wage for a player playing for a top 6 side in the PL.
Modbcklnru
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if united have this kind money Edwoodward please go for players that are matured , koulibali, debala, pepe, and the two players from PSG rabio and James how much are all this players worth that united can not buy , Paul and sanches money will buy all this players ,what is wrong with united from 4 to hugely pay please pay the player worth the amount with experience and matured to play for united bring back the good old days , united we stand
pocau
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So manu sign a world class player...😅
wikciopt
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let him come and play
Zidbcrsuyz
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This is why i hate this man u board,so you people will not sign players now,after other clubs has signed all the quality players in the transfer market you people will now sign nonsense players for us.Ed Woodward shame on you as big as man u is!!Ed Woodward shame on you and your back room staff i hate you guys with passion
Nigeria704140
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If he deserves it or not we'll see how it goes when season commence in August. wishing him all the best. United we stand.
Vincent Surang
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it's a good signing for Man Utd, hope he doing well at Man Utd #ggmu
clean_champ
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Liverpool fans and Man.City fans are happy right now, especially wen their rivals are making huge mistakes like this
Fuayay
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I only hope he doesn't turn into a Sanchez
Cockyshit99
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1675% pay hike???!!
Jaaacdempr
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just watch this kid grow into a fantastic player and the buy of the season
T=K
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Woodward is the worst investment banker ever. his rush decision making is nowhere near investment principles. from 4k to 67k is a joke.
tonnynamara45
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we care not the pay hike u get jhus do one thing bring your electricity with you the the older punks we fill you am sure
Muhammad Adam Grema
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james should be 20k per week if he impress then incress
Lakilmoy
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welcome to man.utd
Chima92
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Man Utd players r the best paid players in world football but most of these players r not worth 1/4 of what they earn. i hope James is worth it. this club really need a change of managerial structure as their mismanagement is of the highest order. Ed Woodward has to be gotten rid of first n foremost.
Moduyz
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Can imagine Woodward is negotiating the deal!!! Old habits like Sanchez's deal never seems to disappear!
DarkBlade
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My only concern is, this pay rise, as well as other perks, should not derail James from his primary objective: to help United, and to contribute to their resurgence through his role as they rebuild. Money should not distract him as it's distracted the likes of Pogba, Lingard, Sanchez...it's the reason we are where we are right now. The United hierarchy only know investments and returns and all that, but virtually nothing about football. That's why United is being run like some investment company: one of the richest clubs in the world, second only to Madrid, yes, but appearing to have no clue what to do with their own money. What James needs right now is focus- and to help United regain their lost value. You can't do that if all you're thinking about is what to do with your new paycheck.
-Darth__-__Vader-
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great move May Allah make this the beginning of a new era ameen
wtf from where Allah came from? Insane!
-Darth__-__Vader-
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This is making me sick. Our payroll easily the best in the whole Europe and we still finish at 6th empty handed. Screw Ed and Management!
Angus T
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Soon he will start his fashion business after been paid big[Crylaugh]
robjet07
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Now let me add that this rubbish was declared by the mail... I wouldn't be surprised if that's how much they earn from people believing their silly and untrue "news"
jahadmors
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Welcome
teneikrt
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welcome
Mezmptz
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Man utd is the only club in Europe that make player's Bank account looks great
Tiuaekoptu
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Very interesting
tosser
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great move May Allah make this the beginning of a new era ameen
Ameen.
vira
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17m is not a big one these days and he move from championship to premier league that too to a big club... He nearly had same kind of offer from other teams so I don't see any big money move by united on this player
it's about the increment of weekly wage.
Hafeeeex
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great move May Allah make this the beginning of a new era ameen
Ameeen thumma ameeen
Mad_kdk
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nice
loneavenger
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17m is not a big one these days and he move from championship to premier league that too to a big club... He nearly had same kind of offer from other teams so I don't see any big money move by united on this player
Kkrexuke
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If he comes with a 30M price tag, he will be under pressure to perform. 17M is OK consider Zaha cost utd 15M 5 years ago as a teenager. Hope he will finally solve our RW problem. Hasn't has a high impact RW since Mr van gaal sold Nani. Wish you luck boy!
Meshybaba247
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nawaoo from 4k to 67k that's much
That’s what you get when you move to a bigger club. We should pray to God to take us to the greater level
teabikru
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67k is no big pay...
bro they meant the increase from 4000 he had at swansea
Holton101
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nawaoo from 4k to 67k that's much
He deserves it
Desmondeyum
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I don’t why we always risk like this, I would suggest from 4k to 30k at least
exactly
Mjusi09
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As for Man Utd everyone receives big pay even those who go to injury and sit on bench like Sanchez
I don’t why we always risk like this, I would suggest from 4k to 30k at least
fuhabklmpz
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great move May Allah make this the beginning of a new era ameen
AustyNomso
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Only God can do this I swear... From 4k to 65k, this is miracle and testimony for James.... Just Show your worth and see more higher pay.. Wish u luck
wardsham
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Hopefully James will do big things for UTD and be a good signing for us. As it's a big leap from Swansea to man utd and loss of his father he will deserve time at UTD to show us his full potential
Ceudimnpru
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wow 4 to 67 please can someone give me the percentage?
FutureGh
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I'm sooo tired of RUMOURS , WOODWARD and his staff
AuthorityJay
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67k is no big pay...
Moaacil
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nawaoo from 4k to 67k that's much
Desmondeyum
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In Man Utd even the person who plays piano has a big pay
Desmondeyum
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As for Man Utd everyone receives big pay even those who go to injury and sit on bench like Sanchez