Man Utd will send Amad Diallo on loan for the season, Solskjaer says, as Cristiano Ronaldo transfer is confirmed
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AMAD DIALLO will leave Manchester United on loan for the season after Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed the winger, 19, will move to gain experience and said Diallo is 'excited' by the prospect.
Reports last week suggested Atalanta want to take the teenager back on a temporary basis.
And Sheffield United have also emerged as surprise candidates for his signature.
But Solskjaer refused to confirm the location until the deal has been rubber-stamped.
Speaking ahead of his side's trip to Wolves on Sunday, the Norwegian told MUTV: “Yes I do [expect him to go out on loan].
";It’s not 100 per cent signed but we’ve agreed.
“I don’t have to say which team it is yet, but we’ve found a place that Amad feels excited about and we feel excited about.”
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Diallo joined the Red Devils from Atalanta in an initial £18.7million deal - linking up with his team-mates in January after playing just five senior games for the Italian side.
The fee could eventually rise to £37m after add-ons.
He made eight appearances for United in the second half of last season, scoring once.
But with fellow winger Jadon Sancho arriving for £73m and Ronaldo - who can also play out wide - game time will be even more limited.
As a result, a loan deal has been sanctioned to further his development.
United reportedly sought a 'guaranteed attendance clause' to ensure Diallo features regularly wherever he ends up.
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Earlier this month, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano said Crystal Palace and Swiss side Basel were interested, as well as a number of Bundesliga clubs.
But now the Blades and Atalanta are front runners.
A return to Serie A could potentially suit Diallo. He may feel as though he has unfinished business in Italy, after playing just five times for Atalanta before being scooped up by United.
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Man Utd players out on loan
With Amad Diallo set to leave Man Utd on loan this season, here are the other Red Devils spending temporary time away from Old Trafford...
Brandon Williams (Norwich City), James Garner (Nottingham Forest), Andreas Pereira (Flamengo), Dylan Levitt (Dundee United), Ethan Laird (Swansea City).
Axel Tuanzebe (Aston Villa), Di’Shon Bernard (Hull City), Will Fish (Stockport County) and Tahith Chong (Birmingham).