Published 14:27 IST, October 8th 2020

Man United hierarchy ‘convinced’ Amad Diallo is one of the best young players in the world

Media reports covering the Amad Diallo transfer from Atalanta suggest that the Man United hierarchy is convinced about the qualities of the young winger.

Reported by: Wasiq Agha
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Amongst host of Man United transfers completed on deline day was tucked signing of young Am Diallo from Atalanta. highly promising winger is set to arrive in Manchester from Serie A side in January. While anuncing Am Diallo transfer, club revealed that youngster was being tracked by Manchester United since 2016. w, reliable journalist Fabrizio Roma, while speaking on his podcast, has disclosed that club’s hierarchy is fully ‘convinced’ about qualities of young Ivorian.

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Am Diallo transfer goes under rar but Man United upbeat

Am Diallo transfer was confirmed on deline day, with Man United anuncing arrival of young winger Facundo Pellistri as well. According to media reports covering Am Diallo transfer, deal could end up costing Man United around €41 million. A fee worth €21 million plus a furr €20 million has been agreed with Atalanta for 18-year-old Ivorian. 

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Man United ‘convinced’ about Am Diallo transfer

While Am Diallo has me just three appearances in Serie A for Atalanta, young winger is seen as one of most promising talents in European football. After rising through youth ranks at Atalanta, Am Diallo grabbed helines after he scored on his Serie A debut last season. Speaking on his Here We Go podcast, Fabrizio Roma revealed that Man United’s hierarchy is convinced about potential of 18-year-old. Expounding on his statement, Roma suggested that club believes Am Diallo is eir second or third best player d 18 or under in world football.

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Media reports suggested that Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held a FaceTime call with Am Diallo before move was me official. Man United boss reportedly praised young winger while reiterating that 18-year-old will become an important player for club. During conversation, Solskjaer is also said to have expressed his confidence that while Am Diallo may take some time to just to England, he is convinced young winger is rey to make step up to United.

In his conversation with Am Diallo, Solskjaer also confirmed that winger will be part of first-team plans and will t be sent out on loan once he arrives in January.

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signings of Am Diallo and Facundo Pellistri come after Man United failed to bring in Jon Sancho or Ousmane Dembele on deline day. Media reports covering Man United transfers revealed that Facundo Pellistri was signed for around £10 million after former Man United star Diego Forlan recommended player to  club. Forlan, who mand winger during his spell at Penarol, spoke about winger in glowing terms, which prompted Man United to sign 18-year-old Uruguayan.

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14:27 IST, October 8th 2020