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Manchester United Eyes Young Defender Amid Rival Interest

3/7/2026

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Manchester United aims to sign Samuel Amissah, an 18-year-old Fulham defender out of contract this summer.
Amissah is an England Under-19 international who can play centre-back, full-back, or defensive midfielder.
Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Tottenham are pursuing him.
If he joins another English club, a tribunal will set a relatively low transfer fee due to his contract status.
United views him as a long-term investment.

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Manchester United aims to sign Samuel Amissah, an 18-year-old Fulham defender out of contract this summer.
Amissah is an England Under-19 international who can play centre-back, full-back, or defensive midfielder.
Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Tottenham are pursuing him.
If he joins another English club, a tribunal will set a relatively low transfer fee due to his contract status.
United views him as a long-term investment.