Andre Onana
07.07.2023 - 18:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
It was surely only a matter of time before Championship clubs began to be linked with Manchester United starlet Amad. The 20-year-old shone for Sunderland last season and now returns to Carrington with the hype very much alive. The Ivorian, two-and-a-half years after his move from Atalanta, now heads into the summer looking to impose himself on Erik ten Hag's first team.
But there is reported interest from relegated Southampton, who will look to bounce back at the first time of asking under new manager Russell Martin. The former Swansea chief will aim to bring his possession-heavy, watchable style to St Mary's and send the Saints marching into the top flight once again.
And competition for places will be fierce at United, but the technique and versatility of Amad stands him in great stead to challenge for a starting spot. He produced some wonderful moments for Tony Mowbray's team last season, showcasing the individual talent which attracted United back in the 2020/21 campaign.
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"He can play wide, he can play inside, he can play deep," said Mowbray, on Amad. "I think he can play centre midfield for us in the Championship, you know. Just give him the ball and he very rarely loses it. He’s an amazing footballer. The game is so easy for him. Individually, he is superb."
With Antony operating down the right, Amad could provide the ideal alternative to the Brazilian - with Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho vying for a place on the opposite flank. Going to the Championship on loan is not as easy as Amad made it look. To produce what he did, in a highly competitive, physical league speaks
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