Chelsea are reportedly interested in acquiring the services of African defensive sensation Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh from Tromso.
Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh has had a sensational rise at Tromso, and he has placed himself on the wishlist of some of the biggest clubs in Europe. According to a report from Football Insider, Chelsea are among a number of clubs that are interested in signing the Gambian international.
The 19-year-old centre-back, who came up the ranks at Academy Mawade Wade, joined the Scandinavian club back in March 2025. He has already featured in 25 matches for them and has even contributed towards two goals.
He is widely regarded as one of the most talented centre-backs in his age group, and multiple top clubs have been keeping tabs on him. While there is growing interest in the teenager from clubs in Germany and Portugal, Chelsea seem quite determined to secure his services.
Chelsea are pushing hard to land Kinteh
The Premier League giants have sent scouts to watch him in action on a number of occasions. While Tromso will love to have him around for a few more years, they are well aware of the increasing interest and are bracing themselves for offers for the young defensive sensation.
Chelsea’s transfer policy revolves around signing the best young players from across the globe. Kinteh is certainly an ideal fit for their project. While he might not be ready to feature in the Premier League from the get-go, the teenager certainly has the potential to be a special player.
He has a strong physical presence and has the pace to thrive in England. The 19-year-old could end up being Liam Rosenior‘s first signing at Chelsea if all goes according to plan.
While the Blues are the front-runners at this stage, they will face stiff competition from multiple top clubs for the Gambian international. The London club are moving quickly to make sure they do not miss out on one of the best African prospects.