Fulham set to sign Daniel James on loan from Leeds United

Fulham are closing in on a loan deal to sign Leeds United’s Daniel James on a season-long loan, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Everton and Tottenham Hotspur were interested in securing the services of James. However, the Cottagers will be taking him temporarily this summer.

It is unclear whether there is an option or obligation to buy clause.

The 24-year-old will join the London club, who are desperately looking for cover for new sign signing Manor Solomon. The Israeli international picked up a long-term injury in his first appearance for the club.

Fulham were close to signing AS Roma attacker Justin Kluivert, but the deal broke down after the FA refused to grant the player a work permit.

Leeds have now turned their attention to former Manchester United and Swansea attacker James. The speedster scored four goals and assisted four last season, helping Jesse Marsch’s side escape relegation.

He has started two and made an appearance in four of Leeds’ opening Premier League games. However, he could leave with the club chasing Olympique de Marseille’s Bamba Dieng.

James can fill in on both flanks at Fulham. The Wales international will give Marco Silva added pace in attack around Aleksandar Mitrovic.

Fulham have started the season well with two wins, two draws (one against Liverpool), and one loss in their five Premier League games.

Star man Mitrovic is cutting it in the Premier League with five goals from five games.

They have added quality to their side with Solomon, Issa Diop, Shane Duffy, Joao Palhinha, Kevin Mbabu, Andreas Pereira, and Bernd Leno.

They are also close to completing deals for Paris Saint-Germain’s Layvin Kurzawa, free agent Willian, and now James.

Fulham will hope the addition of James will give them firepower to avoid another relegation.

Fulham will want stability after five successive seasons of bouncing between the Premier League and English Football League Championship.