Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterFour Four TwoGet the FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Five times a weekFourFourTwo DailyFantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterThe Red Devils are stepping up interest in a promising defender as they look to add to their ever-expanding list of young players.Manchester United sit third in the Premier League table after a 2-1 comeback win against Crystal Palace on Sunday, with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Benjamin Sesko.Michael Carrick, former player and now interim manager of Manchester United, has the joint-best start after nine games by any manager or head coach in Premier League history. You may like Manchester United take highly-rated defender on trial: report Manchester United looking to close deal for one of the 'brightest prospects in world' ahead of Barcelona: report Manchester United report: Ruben Amorim looking to close signing for former star this January Manchester United set date of early March to complete dealGet VIP Manchester United tickets HERE with Seat Unique!Manchester United's hospitality offers comfortable, padded seating in the North West Quadrant. The package includes a concourse meal deal (hot food, drink, and snack) and the official matchday programme. Guests also receive a 10 per cent Megastore discount and non-matchday Museum entry, providing a great value, family-friendly match experience for home fans.View DealAbubacarr Sedi Kinteh is a 19-year-old centre-back playing for Troms in the Eliteserien, and the target of significant interest from Manchester United.The Red Devils are planning a trip to Norway ahead of a deal set for early March that aims to beat competitors to the signing of Kinteh.Efforts to lure the 19-year-old have been spearheaded by general manager Omar Berrada and sporting director Jason Wilcox, both keen to see Kinteh arrive at Old Trafford.Chelsea, Ajax and PSV Eindhoven are rivals for the Gambians signature, but, according to a report from Corriere dello Sport, Manchester United have gained a competitive advantage.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The Gambian international has become integral to Jrgen Vinks team, playing 25 games this season and registering two goal involvements.The centre-back, who stands at approximately 6ft 1in tall, has been described as quick, physical and composed in build-up play.Kinteh was discovered by Troms in the Mawade Wade Academy, which has a track record of providing youth talent to the Eliteserien side.The Red Devils are said to have compiled a lengthy file on the left-footed defender and are looking to pip Chelsea to his signature.The news arrives after Manchester United took Ike Manjor, a promising Irish centre-back from Cork City, on trial at Carrington last month, adding to their growing list of youth players that includes Chido Obi and Charlie Hardy.Michael Carricks men are back in Premier League action tonight away at Newcastle.TOPICSMichael CarrickManchester UnitedTromsPremier LeagueEliteserienKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
