Ronaldo's Return Makes Daniel James' Chances Of Getting Into The Starting Eleven Even More Difficult

JAKARTA - Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has not ruled out the possibility of Daniel James leaving before the summer transfer window closes on Tuesday. Moreover, Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Old Trafford.

The Welshman's future with the Red Devils has been the subject of speculation for some time. And the return of the Portuguese superstar means James' chances of getting into the starting eleven are getting tougher.

Despite James starting in Man United's 1-0 win over Wolves on Sunday night, the winger's chances of playing in Solskjaer's regular first-team squad will be greatly diminished.

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"I'm not going to go into players and individual names," said Solskjaer when asked about James.

"There were some questions for some of our players and with the signing of Cristiano we might give some players less playing time."

Then where will James be anchored? It is known that the former Swansea City star is admired by Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa and Brighton's Graham Potter.

Leicester City is another club touted recently, but so far there has been no meaningful approach from anyone for the 23-year-old.

"And (James) is a Man United player at the moment," said the coach.

The summer transfer window closes at 11pm on 31 August.