{"id":576913,"date":"2021-01-02T13:08:04","date_gmt":"2021-01-02T18:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=576913"},"modified":"2021-01-02T13:08:04","modified_gmt":"2021-01-02T18:08:04","slug":"report-manchester-united-want-to-complete-amad-diallo-transfer-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/01\/02\/report-manchester-united-want-to-complete-amad-diallo-transfer-in-january\/","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Manchester United Want to Complete Amad Diallo Transfer in January"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manchester United<\/a> are hoping to welcome Amad Diallo<\/a> to the club in January. The Red Devils’ scouts have been tracking Diallo’s progress<\/a> since 2016 and they are keen to finally seal the deal. The transfer for the 18-year-old is subject to completion of a medical, approval of personal terms, and work permit.<\/p>\n

Manchester United and Atalanta Still Discussing the Amad Diallo Transfer<\/h2>\n

Atalanta Manager Gian Piero Gasperini Hopeful of Keeping the Young Talent on Loan Until June<\/h3>\n

The news broke on Twitter that Gasperini is working to keep the youngster on loan. Fabrizio Romano Tweeted:<\/a> “Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini announced today in a press conference that he is ‘working to keep Amad Diallo on loan until June.”<\/p>\n

However, both Diallo and Manchester United are keen to complete the transfer. Nonetheless, Atalanta’s pleas will likely hinder the transfer for a few more days.<\/p>\n

United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer<\/a> is expecting big things from the youngster but has stated Diallo will have time to adapt. As reported in the Manchester Evening<\/a> News, Solskjaer said: “We’re waiting for other paperwork. I can\u2019t see any obstacles, really, so hopefully, he’ll be with us in not too long.”<\/p>\n

He added: “He’s shown a few times his qualities but he has to learn that playing in England is a different type of football, so we’ll give him time to develop.”<\/p>\n

Solskjaer is keen to find more young players to secure the future of the club. 18-year-old, Facundo Pellistri, <\/a>is another player that signed under Solskjaer. Pellistri is plying his trade in Manchester’s under-23s and Diallo will likely follow suit.<\/p>\n

Is This Transfer an Alternative to Jadon Sancho?<\/h3>\n

Amad Diallo is by no means a finished product but he is a rising star. With very little first-team experience, this transfer is a gamble but one that could pay off. Diallo has only played five games for Atalanta in total, scoring on his debut against Udinese in October 2019.<\/p>\n

However, while\u00a0Jadon Sancho<\/a> continues to elude Manchester United, they are looking for alternatives. The Red Devils may have found what they were looking for in Diallo. Paying what is a moderate fee for United, \u00a319 million may be a bargain if Diallo fulfils his potential. Clearly, Manchester United scouts believe Diallo is worth the gamble. As per the Metro report<\/a>, an initial fee of \u00a319 million has been agreed upon. Additionally, depending on circumstance, the fee may rise to \u00a336 million.<\/p>\n

At any rate, the starlet will be joining at a perfect time as Manchester United continue their revival under Solskjaer.<\/p>\n

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