Insider shares big Amad Diallo update

Man United are advancing quickly in talks over a new contract for Amad Diallo, according to the club’s former chief scout.

Mick Brown, who spent over a decade at Old Trafford during their most successful period and remains very well-connected at the club, exclusively told Football Insider that a deal could be agreed in a matter of weeks after positive talks.

This comes after Football Insider revealed on 5 December that the 22-year-old is in advanced talks over a new deal after impressing Ruben Amorim.

Diallo’s current deal is set to expire at the end of the season, although the club retain the option to extend his stay by 12 months, and a new deal became a priority as a result.

Since Amorim’s arrival, the Ivory Coast international has established himself as an important part of his side, starting four of his six games so far.

In that time, he has provided four assists playing both as a right-sided winger and a right-wing-back while the boss looks to assess the level of his squad in his new system.

Diallo’s new-found versatility and step in his recent displays, it is said, have proven that he is of the desired level at United amid high hopes for his future.

Man United making progress in Amad Diallo contract talks

Overall this season, the winger has featured 21 times across all competitions including 12 starts, and has picked up three goals and six assists.

Brown, who has a wealth of experience in top-level player development and recruitment after working both as a chief scout and assistant manager, insisted that United view the player as an important part of their future plans.

“They’ve prioritised talks over a new contract for him,” he told Football Insider.

“If ever there was one player at United that has improved, it’s Amad Diallo.

“He went on loan to Sunderland and did well there, but came backed and looked like a promising young player but one who wasn’t quite ready.

“He’s added aggression to his game with the way he runs at people and fights to win the ball back.

“He sets an example for some of the other players despite his age, and he’s making improvements.

“The lad is an asset not just for now, but they view him as an important player for the future too.

“So, from what I’m told, they’ve made good progress in the talks and that’s one I’d expect to be completed sooner rather than later.”

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