West Ham manager Nuno Santos has become the centre of attention after last night’s heated 1-1 clash at Old Trafford — and his surprising admission has both sets of fans talking.
“Last night… honestly, I can’t get this one Manchester United player out of my head. If I ever get the chance to bring him to West Ham, I’d take it immediately.”
With that statement, Santos revealed the United player who truly impressed him — and it wasn’t the scorer, the captain, or any of the usual big names.
Sources around the West Ham camp say Santos spent an unusual amount of time reviewing one specific United player’s positioning, awareness, and influence on the game. Coaches, analysts, and substitutes were reportedly commenting on him throughout the second half.
And the player Santos wants?
Amad Diallo.
Santos was said to be blown away by Amad’s calmness on the ball, quick thinking, and his ability to navigate pressure effortlessly. One insider said Santos called Amad “the most unpredictable winger I’ve faced in the Premier League this season.”
Throughout the match, Amad continually stretched West Ham’s defensive structure, pulling players out of position and forcing real-time tactical tweaks. At one point, West Ham’s defensive coach reportedly told Santos, “We can’t read him. His movement is too sharp.”
After the game, Santos allegedly turned to his staff and said:
“That kid is special. If he ever becomes available… we move fast.”
In the tunnel, he was overheard praising Amad’s knack for creating danger from almost nothing and insisting he would slot perfectly into West Ham’s system. One insider joked that Santos looked like a manager who had just discovered his ideal signing.
The biggest shock, though, came when he told journalists off the record:
“If I ever get the chance to sign him, I won’t hesitate. Some players you only need to watch once — and you know they’re different.”
Fans are already reacting:
– West Ham supporters are urging the club to go after him.
– Manchester United fans are both annoyed and excited — annoyed that another club is targeting one of their rising stars, excited that Amad is finally getting the recognition they believe he deserves.
– Neutral fans are questioning why United don’t build more of their attack around him.
For now, Amad remains a United player… but Nuno Santos has officially stirred up the conversation.
And with the January transfer window approaching, this admiration could become a genuine pursuit — one that might test United’s stance and Amad’s future plans.
When a Premier League manager openly admits he “can’t stop thinking” about a rival player… something significant may be on the horizon.
