Daniel James
28-Year-Old
Leeds United
Premier
OUT
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 2/6/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
James is set to return to the Premier League with Leeds United after he scored 12 times and added nine assists last season in the Championship. It's encouraging production in the second tier, but James has previously shown an inability to produce near the same output in the Premier League. The winger has improved during his time with Leeds United and will get plenty of chances in the starting XI, but a loss of set pieces last season won't help in production. He might be most likely to hit 10 goal contributions for Leeds, but anything more than that would be surprising.
Out to face Arsenal
James (hamstring) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Arsenal.
ANALYSIS
James is not available for Saturday's clash against Arsenal despite recently being cleared after a lengthy hamstring injury absence. The attacker missed 11 matches and has not played since Nov. 29, with his return delayed further. He remains sidelined after making 10 appearances this season, including four starts.
James is not available for Saturday's clash against Arsenal despite recently being cleared after a lengthy hamstring injury absence. The attacker missed 11 matches and has not played since Nov. 29, with his return delayed further. He remains sidelined after making 10 appearances this season, including four starts.
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Fit for Saturday
James (hamstring) is an option for Saturday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Daniel Farke. "He was out for such a long time, but you can see him more or less growing from session to session, from day to day. It is good to have him back."
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Partially integrated
James (hamstring) is partially in training and close to fully training, according to manager Daniel Farke, per Kyle Newbound of the Yorkshire Evening Post. "Dan yesterday and today part-integrated, close to joining us in full training. Will last a bit until he's fit and ready for games, but good news."
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Nearing return
James (hamstring) is not too far from making his return to the squad, coach Daniel Farke said in the press conference. "Daniel is not too far away."
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Around two weeks from team training
James (hamstring) is around two weeks away from training again, according to manager Daniel Farke. At the moment he's around two weeks away from team training and this is the first step. So we expect him back in two weeks, at least around this date, back in team training and then we will see how quick he is available for the games."
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Doesn't need surgery
James won't get surgery on his hamstring injury but will still be out eight weeks, according to manager Daniel Farke. "Dan, no surgery, it'll still be 8 weeks total he'll be out."
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Spurs could sign him
Tottenham are looking to sign James on loan for the entire 2022-23 season, according to soccer journalist Fabrizio Romano.
ANALYSIS
Several top sides have kept close tabs on the Wales international this summer, and all signs point toward James leaving Elland Road to play for a Champions League contender. The Spurs have been the most active side on his pursuit and should be treated as front-runners to land his services.
Several top sides have kept close tabs on the Wales international this summer, and all signs point toward James leaving Elland Road to play for a Champions League contender. The Spurs have been the most active side on his pursuit and should be treated as front-runners to land his services.