Sunderland’s aspirations to reacquire Amad Diallo’s services for the Stadium of Light in the upcoming January transfer window might have hit a setback. According to a report from Football Transfers, Premier League club Wolves is also expressing interest in securing a loan deal for the Manchester United winger.
What’s the latest on Diallo’s situation?
Diallo had a productive loan stint at Sunderland last season, playing a pivotal role for the Black Cats as they reached the Championship play-offs in their inaugural season after being promoted from League One. During his time there, the winger notched 14 goals and provided four assists in 42 appearances across all competitions. Unfortunately, despite his success, Sunderland missed out on promotion following a semi-final defeat to Luton Town in the play-offs.
Upon returning to Manchester United in the summer, the 21-year-old has been unable to continue his progress due to a knee injury sustained during the summer, preventing him from making any appearances in the current campaign. As a result, there have been reports, such as those by iNews, indicating Sunderland’s willingness to re-sign Diallo on loan in January to aid his match fitness recovery.
However, it now appears that Sunderland may not be the sole suitor in the race for Diallo’s services in the new year. Who else is interested in acquiring Diallo from Manchester United? According to the latest update, Premier League rivals Wolves are also eyeing the winger ahead of the January transfer window. It is rumored that the Midlands club has already reached out to United to explore the possibility of a loan deal for Diallo.
Wolves had reportedly made previous attempts to secure the Ivorian player, but these efforts were unsuccessful. Nevertheless, it is now believed that Wolves could offer Diallo valuable first-team playing time in the latter half of the season.
At present, Wolves occupy the 14th spot in the Premier League standings, holding a six-point cushion above the relegation zone. On the other hand, Sunderland has made a promising start to their current Championship campaign, sitting in eighth place, just two points away from the play-off positions. The team’s next match is against Birmingham City at The Stadium of Light, which will be televised by Sky Sports.
What could Wolves’ interest in Diallo mean for Sunderland?
This development is likely to be a source of concern for Sunderland supporters. Diallo was a standout performer for the club last season, and his return could significantly bolster their push for a play-off spot.
However, Diallo has already demonstrated his ability to thrive in the Championship, which suggests that proving himself in the Premier League could be the logical next step for his career. With Wolves now emerging as a potential destination for the winger, there is a possibility he could secure a Premier League opportunity in January. This, in turn, could complicate Sunderland’s own transfer plans regarding Diallo.
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