Amad Diallo: Solskjaer confirms the Ivorian will join Manchester United

Amad Diallo: Solskjaer confirms the Ivorian will join Manchester United

- Amad Diallo has been linked with a move to join Manchester United in EPL

- United manager Ole Solskjaer has also confirmed that the Ivorian will join his team

- The Red Devils are still occupying second position on the Premier League table

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Ole Solskjaer who is the manager of Premier League giants Manchester United has confirmed that Ivorian winger Amad Diallo will be joining the Red Devils this year which will be a big plus.

Amad Diallo who currently plays for Atalanta in the Serie A is one of the best wingers in the world considering his performances so far this term.

This latest development from Manchester United coach came after the club's important win over Aston Villa on New Year day which was an incredible one for the Old Trafford landlords.

Manchester United confirmed the purchase Diallo from Atalanta over the summer for a fee which could reach £37m with the winger staying at the club.

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According to the report on GOAL, Solskjaer confirmed that the arrival of Amad Diallo at Manchester United is now soon.

"Amad, we've had all the paperwork, I can't see any obstacles. Hope very soon he will be with us. Very excited to have him in. He'll need time to develop.
"Apart from that I'm not thinking too much about January."

Diallo who moved to Italy at a young age has so far played four games for Atalanta scoring one goal for the Italian Serie A side.

Amad Diallo: Solskjaer confirms the Ivorian will join Manchester United
Amad Diallo: Solskjaer confirms the Ivorian will join Manchester United. Photo by Martin Rickett
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Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Manchester United are desperate in bolstering their squad and after failing to sign Jack Grealish for £65million in the summer, the Red Devils will now be forced to fork out £100million.

Grealish captained Villa to a 2-1 loss away at the Old Trafford, but he could have been playing against his side should United have taken advantage of signing him during the summer.

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Man United went level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table following their 2-1 over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

Adama Traore canceled out Anthony Martial's goal as Bruno Fernandes scored the match-winner from the penalty spot.

But according to a report, Manchester United still want the 25-year-old who has scored six times and provided eight assists in 15 games this season.

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