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Report: ‘Electric’ 24-year-old Tottenham Hotspur target now may be allowed to leave in the next few hours

The future of Leeds United winger Dan James is one of the biggest talking points of deadline day this summer.

The Welsh international has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur in the last few days.

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Their report suggests that James may be allowed to leave Elland Road if Leeds can sign Bamba Dieng.

The 22-year-old Marseille forward has already said he wants to leave the French club this summer.

He’s been linked with several Premier League sides, .

James could be allowed to leave Leeds

“I like Dan.

“He’s been a big part of what we’ve done here.

“Before I came and since I’ve been here.

“I don’t anticipate big movements in the group, but we have to just see what happens in the next 24 hours.”

James’ situation at Leeds has clearly changed in the last few hours, and this could benefit Tottenham.

Antonio Conte’s side have been linked with several wide players in recent days.

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Wolves’ Adama Traore is well admired at Tottenham, and fits a similar profile to James.

Conte’s use of two wing-backs and wide players who can link up with Harry Kane makes them a valuable position in his system.

and work rate mean he fits into Conte’s system well.

Conte’s only concern may be his lack of end product.

Tottenham could now be relying on Leeds to do some business before making another approach.

However, James now being allowed to leave Leeds could be a boost for his suitors.