Swansea City ace Dan James has confirmed that he has begun contract talks with the club over a new contract. The Wales international came close to leaving the club in the winter transfer window before dramatic scenes took place.

Leeds were understood to have agreed on a transfer fee of £10 million for the winger and he had undergone medicals at the club. however, in a strange turn of events, Swansea chose to pull the plug of the transfer in the last minute.

It is believed that Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is still interested in the 21-year-old and would look to sign the player in the summer. James has a year left on his existing contract which expires in 2020.

Swansea have moved quickly to negotiate with the player for a new deal as the club could lose him for nothing at the end of next season.  James has been one of the impressive performers for the Welsh outfit in the championship this season.

His key attributes are his pace, ability to beat opposing defenders and a keen eye for goal. Interest has begun to mount for the player with a number of Premier League clubs said to be interested in his services.

West Ham and Bournemouth have been linked with the player in recent weeks.  James was recently speaking about his future with Team Talk were he revealed that contract talks had begun with the club.

The 21-year-old also insisted that he is not worried about his future and wants to focus on his football as talks with his representatives continue.

Swansea City fans would be hopeful that a deal is reached as the player looks determined to put on the club’s shirt for the foreseeable future.

James was excellent for his country at the weekend as he scored a screamer for his Wales during the weekend in what was his first start for his country