Man United, Chelsea join race for centre-back eyed by Porto, Benfica | OneFootball

The Gambian defender Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh, just 19 years old, has been seeing his name gain increasing prominence in the transfer market. The young player, who plays for Tromso, has been linked for months with both Benfica and Porto, but now seems to be attracting even more attention from other foreign clubs.

According to information reported by the English newspaper 'Mail Sport' on Wednesday, February 11, both Manchester United and Chelsea are closely monitoring the footballer's progress and may move to sign him in the next season.

In addition to the English clubs, there have also been inquiries from Swiss football teams, as the market in that country remains open until mid-February. Basel and Young Boys appear as possible immediate or intermediate destinations for the player.

Al Ahli, which has Rui Pedro Braz in its football structure, has also recently entered the race for the athlete. The Saudi Arabian club is said to have submitted an offer to Tromso of around 8 million euros, but the deal did not go through.

In the 2025 season, wearing the Tromso shirt, Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh – valued at 5 million euros – played in 22 official matches: 21 in the National Championship and one in the Norwegian Cup. In the 1,739 minutes he spent on the pitch, the player recorded one goal and one assist.

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