Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wanted to keep Daniel James at Old Trafford last summer and told him he was part of his plans for the season.
That's according to The Athletic, who state that James was informed by his then manager that there was a place for him in his squad despite some big-money arrivals at the club.
It is reported that Solskjaer would have preferred to move on Anthony Martial ahead of the Welshman, but suitors could not be found for the France star.
