Man Utd transfer news: Plan for Amad revealed amid Sunderland interest

With the January transfer window just around the corner, focus will soon turn to what business Manchester United will be doing - both ins and outs.

And the latest reports suggest Manchester United are set to hand Amad Diallo a chance in the first team following his return from injury.

Football Insider reported the news as a blow to Sunderland's chances of re-signing the attacking midfielder during the winter window after the Ivorian successful season-long loan stint last campaign. However, Football Insider also claims that Amad will be loaned out once again this winter if he cannot make an impression on Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.

The 21-year-old attacking midfielder is set to return from injury in the coming weeks having been sidelined since pre-season. Amad impressed during his loan spell on Wearside last season, scoring 14 goals in 39 Championship appearances. The Black Cats were keen to resign the forward on loan this season.

During his time on Wearside, Amad also formed a good relationship with head coach Tony Mowbray, who was sacked by Sunderland last week. Following the Black Cats' decision to part company with Mowbray, Amad posted on social media:  "Thanks for having [helping] me a lot in my training. Good luck boss."

United signed Amad for a reported £19million, plus £18.2million in add-on, in 2021 from Italian side Atalanta, yet the player has made just nine senior appearances for the Premier League club.