Giggs also talks about Gareth Bale amid speculation over his Real Madrid future
Friday 7 June 2019 15:22, UK
Daniel James will be a fantastic player for Manchester United, according to Wales manager Ryan Giggs, as his move from Swansea is agreed in principle.
Both clubs announced that a deal had been agreed in principle on Friday, with James' move to Old Trafford set to be competed on June 11 with more details announced then.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the United manager, has said he wants to sign players with the right attitude who will "last here for many years", rather than looking to recruit "ready-made players".
And it appears, according to his former United team-mate Giggs, James fits right into his plans.
Giggs told Sky Sports News: "He is not only a fantastic player, but a fantastic guy as well.
"He's very level-headed and yes if it does go through, United have got a very talented and exciting player."
Asked what advice he had given to James ahead of the move, Giggs added: "Advice doesn't change. A club like that is interested in you for what you have been doing.
"Don't try and be anyone else, don't try and do anything different."
Meanwhile, Gareth Bale's future at Real Madrid is still up in the air. He does not appear to be in the plans of head coach Zinedine Zidane but a move away is made difficult for buying clubs due to his high wages.
Giggs, however, says he has seen no sign Bale is distracted by his complicated situation at the Bernabeu.
"I only see him in an environment where he is happy. He's with his mates. In Portugal, he trained really well and in his downtime he was really relaxed. He looks really good and I've been really pleased with him.
"He's dealt with so much in his career that he can handle most things. I've got no worries with Gareth."
