With Daniel Farke as Leeds manager, Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu, Ao Tanaka, Joe Rothwell, Dan James, Manor Solomon, and others may contend that they are playing at their peak right now.

Illan Meslier, who has been benched after keeping 21 clean sheets this season, is one of the players that is having trouble. Despite his volatile temperament, Brenden Aaronson has contributed to 11 goals for Leeds this season.

Even though Joel Piroe hasn’t scored in his previous nine starts, the Dutchman contributed to 21 goals in the season’s first 34 games. Simon Grayson, though, is a standout player who has spoken his opinions.

Simon Grayson heaps praise on Leeds United winger Dan James

James, who injured his hamstring against Middlesbrough, is now fully recovered. His only appearance was as a late substitute against Oxford, and he missed the Preston victory. However, he might start against Stoke.

In fewer minutes, the Wales star has contributed to 21 goals, much like Piroe. Former Leeds boss Grayson, who is nominated for Championship Player of the Season, offers his assessment of the £25 million acquisition.

“Everyone knows I’m a Leeds supporter, so I’m sure there’ll be accusations of bias. But for me, the Player of the Season is Dan James. What’s impressed me is the way he has learned the game over the years.

“When you’re a speed merchant like Dan, it’s easy to rely solely on pace. When he was coming through at Swansea – that was enough,” Grayson told The Football League Paper in his summary of winger James.

“But unless you’re Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, you will eventually come up against players who are quicker, cleverer and stronger. That’s when you need to mix things up and add different dimensions.”

Leeds absolutely have to tie down Dan James as soon as possible

Although James signed a five-year contract when he joined Leeds from Manchester United in the summer of 2022, Leeds supporters will be concerned as he approaches the last year of his Leeds contract.

James got a rough time. Due to injuries sustained by Marcelo Bielsa, he was pushed to the top, but Jesse Marsch mistakenly exposed him, and he was sent on loan to Fulham. Farke is making the most of James now that he’s back at Leeds.

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James has three separate clubs’ worth of Premier League experience, which Leeds needs. The Whites need players like James if they have any chance of surviving in the Premier League. A contract is necessary for him.