Leeds United, Chelsea and Manchester United-linked defender reportedly closing in on move
Leeds United-linked defender Abubakar Sidi Kinteh is reportedly closing in on a move to Saudi Pro League giants Al-Ahli.
The 19-year-old has made impressive strides in Norway with Tromsø IL, establishimg himself as one of the club’s key figures at a young age.
He has also moved into the Gambia senior set-up as his swift development has continued to fuel talk of a high-profile move.
Leeds United have been linked with a raft of centre-backs in recent weeks.placeholder image
Leeds United have been linked with a raft of centre-backs in recent weeks. | Jack Thomas/Getty Images
‘Deal sealed’ for Leeds United-linkeed defender
The Whites were said to be among the clubs with an eye on Sidi Kinteh, but he now appears set for a fresh start in the Middle East.
Posting on X, transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano said: “Al-Ahli have agreed [a] deal to sign Abubakar Sidi Kinteh, beating European clubs to the signing. Player now on his way to Lisbon to undergo his medical before completing a five-year contract with the club, travelling with his agent Cherno Samba. Deal sealed.”
Leeds United links to centre-backs
It is still early days in the summer transfer window and Sidi Kinteh is far from the only centre-back to have been linked with Leeds United.
Leeds United are reportedly eyeing Union Berlin defender Diogo Leite.placeholder image
Leeds United are reportedly eyeing Union Berlin defender Diogo Leite. | Pau Barrena/Getty Images
The 26-year-old has spent the last eight years in West Yorkshire, but has been reported as a potential target for a raft of Premier League clubs. If he does not commit to a new deal - and Leeds do not sell - he could walk away for free next year.