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18-year-old wonderkid is on course to end Dan James’ Leeds career

Leeds United have a young talent in their academy who could come up and take Dan James' place in the squad.

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 6:40 PM
18-year-old wonderkid is on course to end Dan James’ Leeds career
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Dan Emery argues Leeds United should promote 18-year-old Callum Mills to replace Dan James.
  • Dan James has failed to record a goal or assist across 23 Premier League appearances.
  • Leeds United failed to score for the third time in five matches after losing 2-0 to Bournemouth.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Dan Emery argues that Leeds United manager Daniel Farke should replace struggling winger Dan James with 18-year-old academy prospect Callum Mills. Following Leeds' 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth, Emery highlights that the team's attack has struggled, failing to score in three of their last five Premier League matches.

Emery points out that James has failed to record a goal or assist in 23 top-flight appearances since the start of last season. In contrast, Mills has delivered strong youth form, registering five goals and one assist in seven outings, including an EFL Trophy hat-trick against Barnsley.

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