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.
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