Sources: Leicester City and Sunderland ready moves for Man United star Diallo
Leicester City and Sunderland are ready to take Man United winger Amad Diallo on loan for the second half of the 2023-24 campaign, sources have told Football Insider.
Football Insider revealed on Monday (11 December) that Erik ten Hag is keen to take a look at Diallo in action for his side in the coming weeks after he returned from a serious knee injury.
But it is believed that if he cannot make an impression before the end of January, Man United will sanction another loan exit for the Ivory Coast international.
Championship leaders Leicester and sixth-place Sunderland have registered their interest in the 21-year-old if he is made available next month.
It is believed Premier League sides as well as clubs in Europe are also monitoring his situation ahead of a potential battle for his signature.
Diallo notched 14 goals and four assists in 43 appearances across all competitions on loan at the Stadium of Light last season.
He helped Sunderland reach the semi-finals of the playoffs, where Luton beat them across two legs.
Diallo has only just returned to senior training at United after suffering a serious knee injury in pre-season.
He has played nine times for United’s first team since signing from Atalanta in 2021, notching one goal and one assist.
The winger’s contract at Old Trafford is set to expire in June 2025 – but United have the option to extend it by a further year.
Leicester are keen to add attacking reinforcements to Enzo Maresca’s side despite them sitting eight points clear of Leeds in third place.
Sunderland want to bring Diallo back to the club in January as they eye another push for promotion in the remainder of this season.
In other news, three Championship sides in race for non-league sensation.