Atalanta have asked Manchester United to delay Amad Diallo’s move to Old Trafford and allow him to stay at the Serie A club until the end of the season.
The Red Devils confirmed the signing of 18-year-old Diallo over the summer for a fee which could reach £37 million ($48m), with the winger staying at Atalanta until a work permit could be granted for his move to Old Trafford.
Speaking after United’s 2-1 win over Aston Villa on New Year’s Day, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the teenager’s move to the club was imminent, with confirmation expected in the coming days.