Who is Adama Bojang? Meet 19-year-old Gambian star linked with summer move to Manchester United

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United are keen on signing 19-year-old Gambian striker Adama Bojang. Bojang is 6 '3" tall and is known by the moniker "The Gambian Hurricane".

Born on May 28, 2004, he's a part of Gambia's under-20 national team. The youngster was a key player for Gambia's youth side that finished runner-ups in the Under-23 African Cup of Nations this year.

Romano reported about United's interest in Bojang:

"Manchester United are among clubs now showing interest in Gambia 2004-born talent Adama Bojang. Understand Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig are pushing to close deal for Bojang, considered a huge talent. Strasbourg are also monitoring the situation."

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Manchester United are among clubs now showing interest in Gambia 2004 born talent Adama Bojang

Understand Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig are pushing to close deal for Bojang, considered a huge talent.

Strasbourg are also monitoring the situation.

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Manchester United are among clubs now showing interest in Gambia 2004 born talent Adama Bojang ✨🇬🇲

Understand Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig are pushing to close deal for Bojang, considered a huge talent.

Strasbourg are also monitoring the situation. https://t.co/AS0ZcK6wFR

The Guardian's Ed Aarons reported that Liverpool and Chelsea are keen on securing a cut-price €3 million deal for Bojang. The Red Devils joining the race could make things interesting.

The 19-year-old bagged six goals in ten games in the Under-20 FIFA World Cup. He netted four times as Gambia finished runner-ups in the Under-23 African Cup of Nations this year, where Bojang's side lost to Senegal in the final.

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Adama Bojang is fan of Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo

While Cristiano Ronaldo's second Manchester United stint came to a tumultuous end last year, the Portuguese remains a legend of the club. He's also the club's latest transfer target, Adama Bojang's idol.

Bojang had told BBC Sport Africa that he often watches videos of the five-time Ballon d'Or winner and looks to implement his traits in his game. "The Gambian Hurricane" said:

"I want to be like Cristiano Ronaldo. Because he's my favourite when it comes to the big-name players. I've been watching his videos on YouTube after games. He posts his workout there, so, sometimes, I try to watch those and motivate myself through that."

Bojang was also quizzed about top European clubs taking note of his performances, to which he said:

"I've heard about the news, and I am excited about it. It boosts my morale. I'm focusing more on consistency, which motivates me a lot, because seeing such clubs following you is a great feeling. Through consistency, it will make them hungrier for me."

Manchester United are keen on signing a new striker in the summer. Apart from Adama Bojang, Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Victor Osimhen (Napoli) and Rasmus Hojlund (Atalanta( are in the club's shortlist of summer transfer targets.

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