JMG Academy rising star Seydou Dembele is high on the transfer agenda for Manchester United and Barcelona.
this is it Africa Foot The reports are coming after the player turned 18 earlier this week. This would make him eligible for a move to the UK if Manchester United sign him.
JMG Academy is a training company founded by former France midfielder Jean-Marc Guillou. He first started ventures in Ivory Coast and established several academies in Mali, Algeria, Egypt, Madagascar, Thailand and Vietnam.
Dembele is now part of the set-up based in his native Bamako. His rise there helped him make his debut for Mali’s U17 side in 2025.
Manchester United and Barcelona in the mix
The attacking midfielder has scored six goals and provided seven assists in 14 appearances for Mali U17 and also had a stellar performance at the U17 World Cup last November. His performances have been noticed by Manchester United and Barcelona.
Last year, Sports Witness Covered Claims About Chelsea’s interest in the teenager. The Blues also submitted a bid of €1.6m but it was not accepted. Africa Foot now points to the failure by Club World Cup winners to sign him and covers the latest.
According to the outlet, the young player is ‘one of the most talented prospects in world football’ and is attracting interest from several European clubs, including Manchester United and Barcelona.
The race to sign Dembele
The Red Devils and La Liga winners are monitoring the Malian so far. It will not be easy for both these clubs to secure his services due to the intense competition.
Africa Foot has mentioned Manchester United and Barcelona in a report focusing on Fenerbahce.
The Turkish club have spotted Dembele during their search for young African talent and ‘intend to make every effort’ to possibly sign him in the summer.
According to the outlet, the JMG academy in Mali has partnered with Red Bull Austria, and the Austrian club also hopes to sign the young attacking midfielder.
In short, Manchester United and Barcelona are in plans to sign Dembele. However, both clubs will face stiff competition from Fenerbahçe and Red Bull Austria.
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