Lee Swettenham of the M.E.N sheds light on Sunderland’s unwavering interest in Manchester United winger Amad.
Amad has only made one appearance for United this season, but his potential and his 14 goals in 40 games at Sunderland earlier in his career have given the Championship club hope.
Although he is aware of the difficulties, Sunderland’s sporting director, Kristjaan Speakman, has expressed the team’s admiration for the player and its desire to have him return.
Speakman’s Stance on Amad’s Potential
Speakman’s enthusiasm for Amad is palpable. “Can he improve us? Yes. Have we enquired? Yes. Have we kept in contact with him? Yes. If not, my head would be on a stake,” he declared. The fact that Sunderland views Amad as a “tier-one player” and recognises the enormous impact he could have on their team in this statement highlights how eager they are to work with him again.
However, Speakman also recognizes the reality that securing Amad might be a tough ask, given the player’s quality and potential.
Black Cats’ Manager Michael Beale’s View
Michael Beale, the manager of Sunderland, echoes Speakman’s sentiments. Beale has made it clear to United that Sunderland is highly interested in taking Amad back on loan.
He believes that Amad might have in-house opportunities at United during the second half of the season, but if a loan move is on the cards, Sunderland would be eager to have him.
Financial Hurdles and Amad’s Future
“Putting finances aside – because that’s the big thing – I know he loved his time here, the fans loved him and he was well-loved in the changing room,” he said.
Although there is a great desire to return Amad to Sunderland, Beale admits that money is a major obstacle.
This remark emphasises how friendly Amad and Sunderland are to each other, both on and off the pitch.
Though Manchester United has acknowledged Amad’s talent, it is still unclear if a loan agreement will be possible, leaving Sunderland and its supporters to wait in hopeful expectation.
The narrative surrounding Sunderland’s persistent pursuit of Amad perfectly captures the intricacies of football transfers. The affection for a former player, the realities of financial constraints, and the intricacies of negotiating with a top-flight club all play into this ongoing narrative.