West Ham coach Nuno Santos reveals the one Man United player that really impressed Him last night
West Ham boss Nuno Santos has jumped straight into the spotlight after the heated 1–1 draw at Old Trafford, and his unexpected admission has set both sets of supporters talking nonstop.
He didn’t mince words after the match, confessing that there is one Manchester United player he simply can’t get out of his mind. According to him, if an opportunity ever came to bring that player to West Ham, he would take it without hesitation.
What shocked everyone wasn’t just the statement itself, but who he was referring to. It wasn’t the scorer, the armband-wearer, or any of United’s usual headline-grabbers. Instead, insiders say Santos spent a large chunk of his post-match breakdown obsessing over one United star who left the entire away bench stunned with his influence on the pitch. Analysts, coaches, and even the substitutes were caught discussing him throughout the second half.
And the player on Nuno Santos’ mind?
Amad Diallo.
Sources around the West Ham dressing room claim Santos was blown away by Amad’s calmness under pressure, how quickly he processed situations, and the way he slipped past defenders like it was nothing. One insider even said he referred to Amad as “the trickiest winger I’ve had to plan for this season.”
Throughout the game, Amad disrupted West Ham’s shape repeatedly, forcing defenders into uncomfortable positions and making the coaching staff rethink their setup mid-match. At one point, West Ham’s defensive assistant reportedly told Santos, “We can’t predict him. His movement is too sharp.”
After full-time, the West Ham manager was said to have turned to his staff and remarked:
“That kid is different. If there’s ever a chance to bring him in… we make that move instantly.”
He was later overheard in the tunnel complimenting Amad’s ability to manufacture danger out of thin air, insisting he’d slot perfectly into West Ham’s approach. Someone close to the squad even joked that Santos looked like a man who had just discovered his ideal transfer target.
What truly shook things up, though, was his off-the-record comment to a small group of journalists:
“If I ever get the chance to sign him, I won’t hesitate. Some players only need one viewing for you to realise they are special.”
Fans reacted immediately:
– West Ham supporters are urging their club to go after him.
– United fans are torn — annoyed another club is circling, yet proud Amad is finally getting the recognition he deserves.
– Neutral observers are wondering why United aren’t centering more of their attack around him already.
For now, Amad Diallo is still a Manchester United player… but Nuno Santos has definitely sparked something.
And with the January window approaching, admiration like that can quickly turn into an official approach — one that might test United’s firmness and Amad’s long-term ambitions.
When a Premier League manager openly admits he “can’t stop thinking” about a rival player, you can tell something serious is brewing behind the scenes.
