Mikayil Faye: English Giants Manchester United Interested in Senegal and Barcelona Youngster

• Manchester United are interested in Mikayil Faye
• Faye made his Senegal debut against Gabon
• The Barcelona B star scored a scorcher on his debut

English Premier League giants, Manchester United are monitoring Senegal defender, Mikalyil Faye, after making his international debut for the Teranga Lions.

The 19-year-old Barcelona B centre-back impressed in his first game for the former African champions, scoring a belter as Senegal defeated Gabon.

Faye is also having an outstanding season with the reserves of Barcelona, prompting attention from several clubs.

According to Daily Express, the Red Devils sent scouts to France to watch the teen sensation make his debut for Senegal and will be around to watch him play against Benin on Tuesday.

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The strong centre-back, who could also play as a left-back has been earmarked as a replacement for Raphael Varane as his contract with Manchester United expires in the summer.

With Lisandro Martinez struggling for fitness while Victor Lindelof has fallen the pecking order, Erik ten Hag is looking at bolstering the defence by signing the teen sensation.

Meanwhile, other clubs including Ligue 1 side RC Lens and Tottenham Hotspurs have been linked with the talented defender, according to Transfers Insider.

Faye could add another appearance to his international career when Senegal faces Benin on Tuesday in France.

Lemina praises Senegal youngster Faye

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder, Mario Lemina praised Senegalese youngster Mikayil Faye following his performance against Gabon in a friendly on Friday.

The Barcelona youth star scored a belter as the former African champions defeated the Panthers 3-0 in France.

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Lemina, who until after the game was unaware of the teen prodigy, extolled the qualities of the 19-year-old and hopes he will reach his full potential.

Faye scores on Senegal debut

Sports Brief also reported that Barcelona youngster Mikayil Faye scored a screamer on his international debut as Senegal defeated Gabon in a friendly in France.

The 19-year-old defender was handed his debut by Aliou Cisse after an impressive campaign with Barcelona's B team.

Faye started as Senegal put behind them a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations by rebuilding a new team with their youngsters in Europe.