‘Shocking way to conduct business’ – fans react to Daniel James’ Leeds United transfer collapse

It wouldn’t be deadline day without a dramatic down to the wire transfer saga.

This year’s on-off deal involved Leeds United, Swansea City and Daniel James, who did not complete a move to Elland Road despite passing a medical and believing the Welsh club would let him leave. Swansea’s decision to block the move has caused plenty of discussion online – this is what fans had to say...

Swansea's Dan James. Picture: Simon Galloway/PA WIRE.placeholder image
Swansea's Dan James. Picture: Simon Galloway/PA WIRE.
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