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Swansea chief Birch resigned to lose Man Utd target James

Swansea City have become resigned to losing Daniel James to Manchester United.

United had agreed personal terms with the Wales international before his father tragically passed away last week.

The Manchester Evening News says an initial of fee of £15million could potentially rise to £20m due to add-ons.

And Swansea chief Trevor Birch has dropped a hint that the deal could be completed very soon.

Asked in an interview with WalesOnline how many players the Swans would sell this summer, Birch said: "I can't see there being many. If the Dan James thing happens then there might possibly be one or two, I don't know. But I can't see a fire sale of players.

"If someone comes in with an offer that is sensible and proper player trading then you would have to think about that.

"But you can't give players away. You've got to get the right value for them. We aren't in a position, and I am pretty well versed in financial positions and football clubs, where we have to sell a player or it is 'Good Night Vienna'. We can hold out for the right prices."

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