Deadline-day noise is building around Amad Diallo, but the loudest message from Manchester United is still stay put. Sources told teamtalk.com that Aston Villa have made an approach, although United’s line is that a sale is not on the table unless the price is right.

Amad joined United from Atalanta in January 2021 for €37m (£32m, $43m). The winger has made only 3 appearances this season and totalled 155 minutes, which explains why the speculation has picked up late in the window. His season rating is 7.43.

United's stance on a sale

One Football Insider source told teamtalk.com: "Amad Diallo is going to be one to watch before the window closes". Another added: "It seems like Aston Villa have made an approach for him, which is interesting, because up until now it did seem like he was going to stay at Man Utd."

The same source said: "The price has got to be right for Man Utd, they can’t just let him go on the cheap, but if somebody like Villa comes in with the right offer then it cannot be ruled out."

That leaves Villa with interest, not a done deal. The report also says Michael Carrick has concerns over his wide options, but Amad is still down the pecking order when United's alternatives are laid out.

The deadline-day window

Tuesday’s 11pm deadline is the cut-off mentioned in the report, so this only has a short runway. United’s recent league form is three wins and a draw in their last five games, while Villa have won two, drawn one and lost two in the same span.

The other detail that keeps this from feeling like routine noise is the way United are treating the player. A 7.43 rating from just 155 minutes is not the profile of someone they sound keen to move on quickly, and the approach from Villa has not changed that public stance.

The story now sits with the price. If Villa push hard before Tuesday’s 11pm deadline, United’s resistance will be tested, but the starting point remains clear: Amad is still expected to stay unless a serious offer arrives.

Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 1 outlet. How we work →