Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan is backing Daniel James' imminent move to Leeds United.

The Manchester United winger is to join Leeds for a mooted £30m.

Jordan said: "I think this a great move for Dan James by the way. I think this gives him the opportunity to play in a dynamic side with a very good coach.

"So, it will suit him and Leeds fans will be hoping it will suit them.

"Looking at what United are doing, I thought it was good business at the time. They have a blueprint at that time which probably needed to be replaced by a younger generation that actually wanted to play for Manchester United and actually got the sense of the size and scale of the club.

"They signed Wan-Bissaka and then James. They were signing a good nucleus of younger players to help them build.

"I think he's just become a bit-part player there and when you can get £30m for a bit-part player, then chapeau to Manchester United."