Sunderland and Leeds United target worth £37m ‘leaves stadium on crutches’ amid transfer talk
The former Sunderland loanee was subbed off with an injury whilst playing for Manchester United.
Former Sunderland loanee Amad Diallo was injured during Manchester United’s pre-season clash against Arsenal and left the stadium in crutches.
The Ivorian was brought on at half-time by Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag but was quickly subbed after picking up a twisted ankle against the Gunners.
According to the Manchester Evening News: “There was nobody near Amad when he went down and he struggled to hobble around the pitch after limping away, needing help from two United medics.”
Amad was then taken to a medical room at the MetLife Stadium and received treatment on his ankle only to emerge on crutches and with strapping on his ankle following the game.
Sunderland, Leeds United and Southampton have been linked with a loan move for Amad during the summer transfer window
The attacker scored 14 goals in 42 appearances for Sunderland as Tony Mowbray’s side reached the Championship play-offs, with the forward becoming a popular figure at the Stadium of Light.
United have the option to extend Amad’s deal by a further year until 2026, after signing the player for a reported £19million, plus £18.2million in add-ons, in 2021, taking the total package for Amad to around £37.2million if certain criteria are met.
Reports last month stated that the attacker would prefer a return to Sunderland if Manchester United decide to loan him out again this summer.
Taking to Twitter earlier this month, Amad appeared to leave the possibility of returning to Sunderland one day in the future on the table stating that he didn’t know what the future could hold.
