Manchester United youngster, Amad Diallo, was dealt a cruel blow at the most inopportune time in August. The 19-year-old forward appeared destined to join Dutch side Feyenoord on loan. However, Diallo sustained a thigh injury in his final training session that laid waste to his chances of impressing in the Netherlands.
Feyenoord wasted little time in lining up an alternative. A season-long loan deal for Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson was quickly drafted. However, it’s fair to say his impact in the Eredivisie thus far has been minimal.
Indeed, Nelson is yet to start a single league match. He has appeared in each of their last eight matches, though all have come in the form of late cameos from the bench.
Now, Sport Witness (citing journalist Sinclair Bishop), has revealed plans to bring Diallo to Feyenoord have been reignited.
A loan deal in January is on the agenda, though it is acknowledged the final decision will rest with Ralf Rangnick. Whether he will greenlight the move – as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did in August – remains to be seen.
Nonetheless, Bishop told ESPN’s Voetbalpraat that Feyenoord have sustained their interest in Diallo.
“That’s certainly what Feyenoord wants [signing Diallo], but they don’t know yet what corona will do with the budget available in the winter,” said Bishop.

“Especially the left-back position is thinly filled, there they only have Malacia.

“It’s very possible that the striker from Manchester United, Diallo, will still come.”
Adding further fuel to the fire is Sport Witness’ claim Feyenoord is Diallo’s ‘preferred destination’ if he leaves on loan.