Chelsea are monitoring Tromsø centre-back Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh, with the 19-year-old Gambian defender emerging as a potential long-term option for the Premier League side according to fresh speculation.
The Tromsø IL youngster is being linked with a move from the Norwegian Eliteserien to Stamford Bridge, though the reported probability of any deal remains listed only as “?”, underlining the early and uncertain nature of the rumours. Kinteh currently holds a market valuation of €5.00m, a figure that has risen sharply over the past year and is fuelling talk that Chelsea could try to move before his price climbs further.
Kinteh, a left-footed centre-back standing at 1.86m, joined Tromsø from Senegalese side Academy Mawade Wade and has quickly increased his profile in Norway’s top flight. Transfer data shows his estimated value jumped from €1.80m in June 2025 to €4.50m by September, before reaching €5.00m in December, reflecting his rapid development and growing reputation.
Born on 30 November 2006 and capped at club level as a defender for Tromsø IL, Kinteh has been used primarily at the heart of the back line, with his physical presence and left-footed balance seen as attractive attributes for clubs looking to refresh their defensive options. His performances in the Eliteserien, including recent outings for Tromsø against domestic opponents, have been closely watched by scouts tracking emerging talent in Scandinavia. In one such recent league fixture for Tromsø, Kinteh featured in a match that underlined his defensive potential, even though full statistical details are not available in the present data.
With his current Tromsø contract details and expiry not publicly specified, there is also a theoretical possibility he could move on a free in future if no extension is agreed. For now, the links to Chelsea remain at rumour stage, but if a transfer does materialise, it could accelerate Kinteh’s rise from promising Eliteserien defender to one of African football’s most closely followed young centre-backs.
