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Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh Transfer from Tromsø to Manchester United
According to Corriere dello Sport, Manchester United are interested in signing Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh, with Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada actively trying to bring him to Old Trafford this year. It is believed that relations between Manchester United and Tromso are excellent. The report claims Manchester United have scouted Tromso's players and prospects in the Norwegian league on numerous occasions, which has helped forge a strong connection between the two clubs. There is a belief at Old Trafford that Kinteh could immediately become a strong depth option for the first team. It is thought that Manchester United will have scouts in attendance when Tromso begin their Eliteserien campaign against Fredrikstad on 15 March.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Manchester United are interested in signing Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh, with Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada actively trying to bring him to Old Trafford this year. It is believed that relations between Manchester United and Tromso are excellent. The report claims Manchester United have scouted Tromso's players and prospects in the Norwegian league on numerous occasions, which has helped forge a strong connection between the two clubs. There is a belief at Old Trafford that Kinteh could immediately become a strong depth option for the first team. It is thought that Manchester United will have scouts in attendance when Tromso begin their Eliteserien campaign against Fredrikstad on 15 March.
According to a report from Team Talk, Manchester United are making preparations for a trip to Norway in early March to closely observe Tromso centre-back Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh. The report also states that the club's director of football, Jason Wilcox, is leading the effort to sign the player. Chelsea, Ajax, and PSV also have an interest in the player, but the report suggests Manchester United have gained an advantage.
According to a report from Team Talk, Manchester United are making preparations for a trip to Norway in early March to closely observe Tromso centre-back Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh. The report also states that the club's director of football, Jason Wilcox, is leading the effort to sign the player. Chelsea, Ajax, and PSV also have an interest in the player, but the report suggests Manchester United have gained an advantage.
Manchester United are interested in signing Gambian defender Sedi Kinteh from Tromso. A report from Italian publication Corriere dello Sport claims that Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox are hoping to sign the 19-year-old defender at the end of the season. The report adds that Tromso would not want to lose the player easily but could be unable to prevent the player's departure if a suitable offer is made, and that the 19-year-old is likely to be attracted to joining Manchester United.
Manchester United are interested in signing Gambian defender Sedi Kinteh from Tromso. A report from Italian publication Corriere dello Sport claims that Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox are hoping to sign the 19-year-old defender at the end of the season. The report adds that Tromso would not want to lose the player easily but could be unable to prevent the player's departure if a suitable offer is made, and that the 19-year-old is likely to be attracted to joining Manchester United.
A report from The Daily Mail indicates that Chelsea and Manchester United are expected to compete for the signing of Tromso centre-back Sedi Kinteh. Both clubs are considering making a formal approach for the 19-year-old this summer. The left-footed defender is valued at approximately €4.6 million by Tromso and became a transfer target for Chelsea after their unsuccessful attempt to sign Jeremy Jacquet from Stade Rennais in January. The Daily Mail also reports that Basel and Young Boys are interested in signing the teenager before their transfer window closes on 16 February.
A report from The Daily Mail indicates that Chelsea and Manchester United are expected to compete for the signing of Tromso centre-back Sedi Kinteh. Both clubs are considering making a formal approach for the 19-year-old this summer. The left-footed defender is valued at approximately €4.6 million by Tromso and became a transfer target for Chelsea after their unsuccessful attempt to sign Jeremy Jacquet from Stade Rennais in January. The Daily Mail also reports that Basel and Young Boys are interested in signing the teenager before their transfer window closes on 16 February.
Manchester United's director of football, Jason Wilcox, has tasked club scouts with monitoring 19-year-old Tromso defender Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh, who joined the club in March 2025 and is under contract until the end of 2029. Wilcox has been impressed by the player, who has performed well in central defence for the Norwegian team and has been described as a valuable player from Gambia. Kinteh, who can also play at full-back, has attracted attention from a number of elite clubs in Europe. Manchester United are evaluating young defenders and are considering an approach for the once-capped Gambia international this summer. It is understood that Tromso is seeking a fee of approximately €5m (£4.4m, $6m) for Kinteh. It has also been reported that Chelsea has registered an interest, but United want to act quickly to avoid failing to sign the player.
Manchester United's director of football, Jason Wilcox, has tasked club scouts with monitoring 19-year-old Tromso defender Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh, who joined the club in March 2025 and is under contract until the end of 2029. Wilcox has been impressed by the player, who has performed well in central defence for the Norwegian team and has been described as a valuable player from Gambia. Kinteh, who can also play at full-back, has attracted attention from a number of elite clubs in Europe. Manchester United are evaluating young defenders and are considering an approach for the once-capped Gambia international this summer. It is understood that Tromso is seeking a fee of approximately €5m (£4.4m, $6m) for Kinteh. It has also been reported that Chelsea has registered an interest, but United want to act quickly to avoid failing to sign the player.
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