Ryan Giggs appeared to play a key part in Daniel James’ summer transfer to Manchester United.
The Red Devils signed the 21-year-old winger in a £15million deal from Swansea in June.
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And Wales boss Giggs, who handed James his international debut last year, revealed United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer asked his former team-mate about the youngster before signing him.
The Old Trafford legend told Premier League Productions: “Ole asked me about him and I just told him that he is a player with plenty of potential.
“He’s really quick, a great lad, someone who you want in the dressing room, a great character.
“So, it was a no-brainer really, because he is a talent.”
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James enjoyed a dream Manchester United debut, scoring the final goal in a 4-0 win over Chelsea on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
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He made his full debut for the Red Devils a week later, starting the 1-1 draw with Wolves, though he struggled and was booked for diving.
He is set to play a crucial role in Wales’ Euro 2020 qualifying game with Azerbaijan on September 6.
Giggs added: “From a standing start he is quick and he will beat anyone.
“It’s just that, like any other young winger, the finishing touches, that final ball, scoring more goals, which he will get better at.
“I watched him a lot for Swansea last year and he ripped nearly every full-back in that division apart.”
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