Incoming signing Amad Diallo is taking a step towards completing his United move..

The young winger posted an image from a private jet on Sunday evening which is Rome-bound. There he will finalise his paperwork.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was asked about Diallo after the win over Aston Villa and spoke glowingly about him.

Solskjaer told the club website: “I can’t see any obstacles really. Hopefully within not too long he’ll be with us.

“I’m very excited about bringing him in. I think he’s shown a few times his qualities.“

 

Journalist Fabrizio Romano says Diallo is on the first step towards his move to United. Diallo will finalise his documentation in Rome before flying to Manchester next week.

Diallo’s arrival could all be formalised within the next few days. The fact Solskjaer spoke about him so positively bodes well.

Sky Sports had reported that Atalanta wanted to keep Diallo on loan. But this would be an arrangement which offers no upside for United.

It is far better to get the youngster in early and start working with him. Atalanta have not been using him on a regular basis, and he is better off starting his career in Manchester.

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Amad Diallo: Player profile

  1. Breakthrough star

    Diallo made his first team debut for Atalanta in 2019/20. He has one goal in his three Serie A appearances.

  2. Five years in Italy

    Diallo was born in the Ivory Coast, moving to Atalanta in 2015 after impressing on a trial.

  3. Right wing dynamo

    Diallo’s record at youth level is impressive. Last season he scored seven goals and provided 11 assists for Atalanta’s academy, which included a strike against Manchester City in the UEFA Youth League.

  4. Champions League debut

    Diallo made his Champions League debut for Atalanta in 2020, impressing in a substitute appearance against Midtjylland.

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