Newcastle United U21 boss Elliott Dickman says the signing of Amadou Diallo was made to add to the competition among the club's rising stars. The Magpies confirmed the signing of the former West Ham winger earlier this month, with the 19-year-old agreeing a deal until the end of the season.
Diallo impressed on trial on Tyneside and appeared for Dickman's side in the away Premier League 2 draw at Middlesbrough. The teenager, who has represented England at under-15 and under-17 levels, made his most recent appearance from the bench in the U21s victory over Southampton at Whitley Park on Sunday.
Reflecting on the transfer, Dickman told ChronicleLive: "He'd been in with us training for a little while, he played a game too. There are areas of his game which we feel could help us, as a wide attacking player. That gives us an opportunity to strengthen the squad in some respects.
