Comparing Daniel James to Gareth Bale is unfair on the Swansea player, according to John Hartson, who thinks the winger will be a special addition to Manchester United.
At 21, and with just one full season of senior football in his locker, the exciting talent is tipped for great things.
Manchester United have realized and have been rumored to seal a deal for the Welshman who has been compared to Gareth Bale because of their nationality.
John does not agree with the comparisons though and thinks any club would want the youngster.
His words to Daily Mirror, “If James ends up at a big club, then it’s up to him to make sure he doesn’t simply disappear.
“It’s down to his heart and whether he can cope. At 19, I went to Arsenal. I wasn’t sure how it was going to go, but you have to have that bit of determination.
“If you have a good desire and work ethic to improve, then, with the top coaches and being surrounded by top-class players, you will.
“But it’s unfair to start comparing him with Gareth Bale, just as it was when Gareth was compared to Ryan Giggs when he first broke into the Wales team.
“Ryan had 13 Premier League winners’ medals, while Gareth was just starting out.
“Now it’s Gareth who has four Champions League winners medals – and Daniel is just in his infancy.
“I wouldn’t want to put any added pressure on him. He has a good family around him. He seems a level-headed lad and I think he will thrive.”
“If they [Swansea] are offered in excess of £20 million for Daniel, then it’s difficult to turn down.
“It would also be hard to deny the boy the opportunity of playing for a Manchester United.
“He was very close to going to Leeds on the final day of the January transfer window for £10m. But I believe Swansea pulled the plug on the deal at the last minute because they thought, at that price, it was a steal.
“The transfer was almost over the line. I believe his parents were at Elland Road with the lad, but Swansea then told Leeds the deal was off.
“It wasn’t very nice for Daniel because he had probably pinned his hopes on joining Leeds, who then looked like they were on their way to the Premier League.
“The way things have developed could be better for both Swansea and the player.
“From the club’s point of view, the transfer fee will at least be doubled – while Daniel could join one of the Premier League’s top clubs.
“He is a special talent and very, very quick. He runs with the ball, can beat a man and can finish – I watched him score for Wales in only his second game, the winning goal against Slovakia.
“Ryan Giggs, the Wales manager, obviously believes in him. That was fantastic for his confidence.”
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