{"id":4688,"date":"2026-05-06T07:51:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T07:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=4688"},"modified":"2026-05-06T07:51:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T07:51:13","slug":"sedi-kinteh-why-man-united-are-chasing-tromso-sensation-man-united-news-and-transfer-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=4688","title":{"rendered":"Sedi Kinteh: Why Man United are chasing Tromso sensation &#8211; Man United News And Transfer News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"penci-post-entry-inner\">\n<p>\t\t\t<i class=\"penci-post-countview-number-check\" style=\"display:none\">2<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Manchester United ditched a 3-4-2-1 system with three centre-backs following the departure of Ruben Amorim at the turn of the year.<\/p>\n<p>This development initially shifted United\u2019s focus from targeting more central defenders to full-backs, as Michael Carrick re-introduced the 4-2-3-1 system at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>However, INEOS may be forced to address both areas, with the club\u2019s recruitment team considering bringing in another defender.<\/p>\n<h3>Manchester United eyeing Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh<\/h3>\n<p>According to journalist Paddy Keogh, a move for a centre-back was not an option until April, as Manchester United felt comfortable with having Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, Lisandro Martinez, and Matthijs de Ligt at their disposal.<\/p>\n<p>However, injury worries over Martinez and De Ligt have changed United\u2019s stance. The Argentina international has made just 10 starts this term, and the Dutchman last played for the Red Devils in November. He is not expected to feature again this campaign.<\/p>\n<p>The Premier League giants have extended Harry Maguire\u2018s contract after nearly letting him leave and are now looking to bulk up their options without making a considerable investment.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8 Man Utd are still closely watching Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh<\/p>\n<p>The 19yo Troms\u00f8 CB is a cheap high-upside option this summer amid injury concerns over Mart\u00ednez &#038; de Ligt.<\/p>\n<p>AC Milan have enquired, with Chelsea &#038; Leipzig also interested. <\/p>\n<p>One to watch. (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaddyKeoghAF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PaddyKeoghAF<\/a>) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MUFC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ChisObZqKU\">pic.twitter.com\/ChisObZqKU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Attacking Football (@AttackingFooty) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AttackingFooty\/status\/2051755826679808376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>It is claimed United are closely watching Troms\u00f8 prodigy Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh, who \u201ccould be a cheap high-upside\u201d defensive addition this summer.<\/p>\n<p>The 19-year-old Gambian is thought to be valued at \u00a34.3m and is also being chased by Chelsea, AC Milan and RB Leipzig after impressing with his consistent performances in Norway.<\/p>\n<h3>Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh is frighteningly quick<\/h3>\n<p>The 6\u20191\u2033 tall defender is a unicorn profile of sorts, boasting a massive frame and lightning pace, having clocked a top speed of over 37 km\/h this season. At United, Bryan Mbeumo is currently the fastest player with an electric top speed of 36.4km\/h.<\/p>\n<p>The figure also makes Sedi Kinteh as quick as Tottenham Hotspur\u2019s \u201cspeed machine\u201d Micky van de Ven.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, Keogh adds that United are also extensively monitoring Van de Ven, Toulouse star Charlie Cresswell, SC Braga\u2019s Bright Arrey-Mbi, and Sporting CP sensation Ousmane Diomande.<\/p>\n<p>Sedi Kinteh is not the most exciting name on the list, but his price tag and profile certainly make him a very appealing target.<\/p>\n<p><em>Featured image Carl Recine via Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>The Peoples Person has been one of the world\u2019s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. 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