Hungary manager Marco Rossi has compared Manchester United-bound winger Daniel James to Usain Bolt and former Brazil striker Ronaldo ahead of Tuesday’s European Qualifier with Wales.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on the verge of making James his first signing as United boss after the club confirmed that a deal has been agreed in principle with Swansea City for the winger’s transfer.

The 21-year-old is currently on international duty with Wales and showed glimpses of what is to come at Old Trafford as his country slipped to a 2-1 EURO 2020 qualifier defeat in Croatia.

James will complete his £18m move top Manchester United this week once he returns from international duty.

Now, Rossi revealed he was a huge fan ahead of his country’s Euro 2020 qualifier with Wales.

“James’ speed reminds me of Usain Bolt – to be so fast like him is really incredible,” Rossi said at his pre-match press conference.

“In the last years I don’t remember one player that gave me this sensation. His acceleration is so peculiar, which is why Manchester United have bought him.

“In the past I played against a very fast player who, for me, was the best after Maradona – Ronaldo.

“He was just not known for speed, but for everything. His acceleration looked like James, though at the moment the skills are a little bit different.”

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