Manchester United are hoping to secure a contract extension for Amad Diallo by early 2025.
The Red Devils are prioritising a new contract for the Ivory Coast international after a strong start to the Premier League season.
The 22-year-old has spent spells on loan at Sunderland and Rangers since joining United from Atalanta in 2020, with his place in the first-team squad unclear.
Erik ten Hag gave him a bigger chance in the opening weeks of the 2024/25 campaign and he scored in the 2-1 EPL defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion before the international break.
With Ten Hag still looking to find the right balance in their attack, Diallo’s form poses a positive problem for them, and the club will now look to begin discussions with his representatives.
Amad Diallo’s Manchester United contract date, expiration options
According to reports from the Manchester Evening NewsUnited have two options open as they look to retain Diallo beyond his current contract which expires at the end of the season.
UEFA rules state he can open negotiations with non-English teams from the start of January, but United are hoping to have a solution by then, or at least before the end of January.
His current contract has an option to extend until 2026, which United will activate if they fail to convince him to a longer-term deal.
United’s aim is to tie Diallo down to a contract until 2028, but they will trigger the 2026 clause in either case as the club look to protect themselves from a free transfer exit.
