Not only has Amad Diallo's sparkling end to this season set Sunderland fans dreaming of Wembley and the Premier League, it has sent a ripple of excitement through Manchester United.
'A magician,' declared Tony Mowbray, who was spotted puffing on an imaginary cigar as he celebrated the exquisite free-kick by Diallo that sparked a comeback victory against Luton in Saturday's play-off semi-final at the Stadium of Light.
Regardless of what happens to Sunderland at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday, United will consider the loan to be good business. 'We loan such players to let them develop and make progress, to bring them back,' said Erik ten Hag.