Sources: Man United ready to accept offer for Amad Diallo after Southampton swoop
Man United could be willing to let Southampton target Amad Diallo depart on loan in January, sources have told Football Insider.
It is believed United are ready to give the 21-year-old a chance in the first-team but a well-placed source has told Football Insider that he is unlikely to break into the lineup at this time and a loan offer is likely to be accepted.
As such, Diallo could depart temporarily in January once again after previous spells at Sunderland and Rangers.
Football Insider revealed on Friday (22 December) that Southampton are pushing to land the Ivory Coast international on loan next month.
Other top Championship clubs as well as European outfits are also ready to swoop.
Russell Martin’s Southampton, who are fourth in the Championship, are hoping to steal a march on their promotion rivals and win the race for his signature in January.
The Saints were interested in the 21-year-old in the most recent summer window but their interest ended after he picked up a serious knee injury in pre-season.
Diallo notched 14 goals and four assists in 43 appearances across all competitions on loan at Sunderland last season following an unsuccessful spell at Rangers in the previous campaign.
The ex-Atalanta star was named in the Ivory Coast’s preliminary squad for the African Cup of Nations next month – but it is unclear at this stage whether he will be part of the final side.
He joined Man United in 2021 for a reported fee of £37million but has managed just nine appearances for the Red Devils, scoring once.
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