DANIEL JAMES is set for a huge Manchester United wage increase this summer after an impressive first season.
The Welsh winger has constantly improved throughout the year despite it being his first Premier League campaign.
The 22-year-old midfielder only signed a five-year deal with the Red Devils last July worth £35,000-a-week.
But it is understood he is set to have a pay-rise to around £50,000-a-week in a huge show of faith by the club.
James was promised uplifts to his contract if he managed to prove himself as a first-team regular at Old Trafford.
He is also entitled to bonuses for goals and assists, along with trophies and Champions League qualification.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been forced into giving the youngster a regular spot due to injuries after planning to ease him in.
But James proved himself, and United chiefs are happy to give him the money they feel he deserves.
An Old Trafford insider said: “Daniel’s attitude both on and off the pitch has been first class since he arrived.
“He probably didn’t expect to be involved as much as he has been, but United want to look after him on the wages front.
“He’s an integral part of what the manager is trying to do here, we’re all very impressed.”
James has appeared 35 times this season and scored three goals after his £21m arrival from Swansea last summer.
