Manchester United Eye Young Swedish Sensation Kevin Filling in Fresh Transfer Push
Manchester United is turning its attention to Scandinavia once again, this time to secure the signature of AIK Fotboll’s teenage prodigy, Kevin Filling.
According to Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, the Premier League giants have made the 16-year-old forward a key target as part of their long-term squad rebuild.
United, who have formerly added Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Šeško, and Matheus Cunha over the summer, appear far from done strengthening their attacking line.
Standing at 6ft 1in, Kevin Filling has formerly broken into the AIK first platoon, an emotional feat for a player still in his teens.
With just seven elderly appearances and two pretensions under his belt, the Swedish striker has snappily established himself as one of the brightest youthful stars in the Allsvenskan.
spectators describe him as composed, clinical, and intrepid, traits infrequently seen in players his age. His sharp instincts in front of things have indeed earned him comparisons to two of Sweden’s biggest exports, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Alexander Isak.
Excl | Manchester United are in concrete negotiations over a transfer for Kevin #Filling.
The 16 y/o talented striker could leave AIK as early as this winter. Price valuation around €3m. Some Bundesliga clubs also consider him interesting.@SkySportDE pic.twitter.com/HGEvEgVqja
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) October 28, 2025
Filling’s rise has not gone unnoticed. Several Bundesliga sides are also said to be circling, keeping a close watch on his progress.
Reports suggest United are prepared to table an offer worth around €3 million, hoping to fend off European competition.
Should the deal go through, insiders expect Filling to first join United’s youth ranks, though, given his talent, a call-up to the senior team could come far sooner than expected.
Manchester United’s recent transfer approach signals a clear intent: to build for the future while maintaining competitiveness at the top level. The pursuit of Filling fits perfectly within that strategy.
The club’s academy, renowned for developing young stars, could offer the perfect environment for the Swedish forward to flourish.
As the January transfer window nears, this potential move could mark another bold step in United’s commitment to nurturing emerging global talent.
- Player: Kevin Filling
- Age: 16
- Height: 6ft 1in
- Current Club: AIK Fotboll
- Appearances: 7
- Goals: 2
- Estimated Transfer Fee: €3 million
Manchester United fans might not need to wait long before another Scandinavian star lights up Old Trafford.
