Man United enter 'advanced contract negotiations' over a new long-term deal with key star that has thrived under Ruben Amorim

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Manchester United have progressed to advanced contract talks with Amad Diallo over a new long-term deal, according to reports.

Amad has been the club's best player under new manager Ruben Amorim and his derby heroics that saw him score at the death of Sunday's 2-1 win over Man City have seen supporters make renewed calls for his stay to be extended.

His 90th minute strike at the Etihad has only strengthened his position as an integral figure in future of United's young team that is attempting to rebuild under Amorim.

The clock is ticking with Amad's contract currently set to expire at the end of the season with United having an option to extend the deal by 12 months, but both parties are now working on a new package.

United have been in talks with the player for the past few weeks and are now close to reaching an agreement that will keep the 22-year-old at the club for the foreseeable future, as reported by ESPN.

Final details are currently being ironed out but there isn't expected to be any issues in Amad putting pen-to-paper on a contract that is rewarding of his recent performances.

Manchester United have reportedly progressed to advanced contract talks with Amad Diallo over a new long-term deal

Amad scored in the 90th minute of Sunday's derby against Man City to win the game 2-1

Amad is keen to stay at the club that first brought him to English football when former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer instructed United bosses to fork out £37m in January 2021 for the Atalanta academy talent.

First-team boss Amorim is getting the best out of the youngster who burst through under Erik ten Hag last season before being dropped in favour of Antony prior to the Dutchman being sacked.

His efforts in training and on matchday have earned him the respect of his fellow team-mates who have been impressed by Amad's dedication to improving the club's current fortunes.

He has two goals and six assists this season and has offered versatility to United's new manager by impressing in a right-wing back role and also further up the pitch where his pace and trickery has become a nightmare for defenders to deal with.

Club catain Bruno Fernandes hailed Amad as 'unstoppable' following his pivotal contribution to United's derby victory at the Etihad and insisted there is still more to come from the Ivorian.

'He's been doing great things and there's a lot more to come. He's always active, always alive and this is why he gets the penalty and his goal,' he told BBC Sport at the time.

Amad has been the club's best player under new first-team manager Ruben Amorim

Amad is keen to stay at the club that first brought him to English football in 2021

'He's been brilliant but I shouldn't say much as we need to keep him going as we need him at this level. Like this he is unstoppable.

'He is eager for more. When you do the right things you get your chances, you get goals, you get momentum', Fernandes added.

'He has been really good for us. I want to keep him under the radar so that he goes still more and more because I want Amad to do this every game.

'We know we have a quality team but not everyone has shown their quality at its best.'