Amad Diallo determined to secure more action for Manchester United

Sunderland expressed a desire to re-sign the Ivory Coast international on loan in the winter market, while there is also believed to have been interest from a number of other Championship clubs.

However, with Facundo Pellistri being allowed to leave, the decision was made for Amad to remain at Old Trafford, and the 21-year-old is now bidding to secure action in the second half of the season.

Amad has only played once this term, featuring as a second-half substitute in the Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest on December 30, but he has not been used in the recent games with Newport County, Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United despite being available.

Omari Forson has moved above the Ivorian in the pecking order, but the forward is determined to add to the 10 Man United appearances that he has made since his arrival.

«I'd be delighted to play there (Old Trafford) again. I can't wait to play and help the team,» Amad told TeamViewer Diaries. «When I scored against AC Milan, there were no fans there as it was during Covid.

»The fans are back now, so I hope to score and I hope it's a winner that I can celebrate with the supporters, because I like celebrating with them.

«I was pleased to be back because I was out for so long, it was almost five months. Coming back and playing in that game was really important for me. It was exciting and I hope to keep it up.

»The coach gave me some instructions. He told me to attack and get into one-on-ones, without forgetting my defensive duties, so I did what he asked and I'm pleased