As United prepare for the EFL Cup final, they have quietly launched a recall program for old player Amit Diarlo, initially only planning to let him as a spectator, but the latest development shows that coach Tannhäuser actually intends to arrange for him to appear in the final in the hope that he can be a key piece to win the title.
Diallo moved to United from Atalanta two years ago for a transfer fee of £40 million, yet he made only eight appearances before being sent out on loan, first to play for Rangers, and then to Newland in the Championship this season, contributing 13 goals and four assists in 40 appearances, which saw Newland finish sixth in the Championship and qualify for the promotion play-offs.
Newlands' season has yet to draw to a close, and Diallo still has up to three matches to play, including a two-legged tie against Luton and a possible promotion play-off final on May 27th. With the EFL Cup final scheduled for June 3, Diallo will have just a few days to train with the squad if he returns to United in time.
According to sources, Tanhag's recall of Diallo is a desperate move, as United have suffered two consecutive defeats in the league recently, with their attacking power dropping and the players showing signs of fatigue. The addition of the 20-year-old Diallo is expected to energize the front line, while Tanhag will have one more card to play in the crucial battle against Manchester City.
