Amad targeted in big-money PL switch, Ineos face brave call over United star – report

Amad Diallo’s long-term future at Manchester United is under threat. The Ivorian winger has simply not been himself in the months since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations in January. Since scoring against AFC Bournemouth in December, Amad has failed to contribute a single goal for United. That drought is all the more concerning given he has been handed an attacking role as United returned to using natural wingers. As the club’s first-choice right winger (with Bryan Mbeumo largely used as a false nine), the 23-year-old should be chipping in with assists if not goals. That said, it has not been about production alone. Amad’s performances have also dipped well below par, with the last two games proving particularly telling. He was hooked at half-time against Brentford, and his error in the win over Liverpool has opened many eyes to the tricky winger’s struggles. Amad Diallo stays or leaves There is now a genuine debate over whether United should cut their losses and let him go, or show patience and trust that he will snap out of his poor form. As the Red Devils ponder what to do with the winger, however, Sunderland have plans of their own. Was a hit at The Stadium Of Light While still hoping to break through at Manchester United, Amad spent time at the Stadium of Light, and what a massive hit he was there. In 39 games for the Black Cats, he scored 14 goals and contributed three assists. Sunderland view Amad as a dream signing That spell left a lasting impression, and the i paper now reports that Sunderland are ready to make their move for Amad if United hint at his availability. The report claims, “If (United’s)confidence ever wavered… Sunderland would make their pitch. Still considered a “dream signing” by key figures in the club’s recruitment department, the Black Cats have tried several times to re-sign Diallo since that first loan spell. Every time Manchester United have knocked them back, but interest endures.” From that, it is clear that while the Premier League newcomers want Amad, they are waiting on a signal from United before they strike. Whether that signal comes remains to be seen, but what is obvious is that the next three games could go a long way toward shaping United’s thinking about his future. Everyone knows how dangerous Amad can be, but he needs to show it on the pitch. With both Amad and Bryan Mbeumo, the feeling was that United’s right wing was locked down for years. It is, therefore, all the more frustrating that doubts are now creeping in about the options there. Featured image Carl Recine via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Daniel Onguko Dan is a writer with The Peoples Person, an avid Manchester United fan whose passion for the Red Devils evolved into writing about them. He was introduced to United back in 2008, and his love for the club has continued to grow ever since. Like every other United fan, he believes the club will soon return to its rightful place and strives to reflect that belief in his writing. While he has also written about other Premier League sides, including Arsenal for Just Arsenal and The Arsenal Analysis Blogspot, Dan lives and breathes Manchester United.