Manchester United signing Daniel James admits he was ready to leave Swansea City a year ago.

The Wales international revealed he sought a loan move away from the Swans.

James told manutd.com: “Last season I didn't think I was going to get much first-team football. I remember going into the office at the start of this year and saying I wanted to go on loan, so I got told that I'd be a part of something.

"Obviously, you go out of the office thinking, 'Is that true?', and to get more opportunities this year has been amazing. It's been a great six months for me – to get that many games for Swansea and to obviously get my Welsh debut as well has been amazing."

James also revealed Wales coach Ryan Giggs had a big influence on him getting to United.

He said, "Yeah, Ryan was obviously a big credit to why I'm here now. Obviously he gave that opportunity to me in the Slovakia game, and to score in the first five minutes was amazing for me. I think the trust he's given me, and from then on he's watched a few games of me at Swansea... he's a big credit to why I'm here now. Obviously he mentioned me here and I'd give a lot back to him for that."