Manchester United in advanced talks to sign 16-year-old Kevin Filling

Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign 16-year-old AIK striker Kevin Filling, with reports saying the club could complete a deal as early as the January transfer window for a fee of around 3 million euros. Several European clubs, including teams in Germany, are said to be monitoring the teenager’s situation.

Filling has emerged as one of Sweden’s most closely watched young forwards, making seven Allsvenskan appearances this season and scoring twice. He has also been capped at youth international level for Sweden. Club sources have not commented publicly on negotiations, but AIK are believed to be open to selling if an acceptable offer is made.

It is not yet clear whether Filling would join United immediately and integrate into the academy or Under-21 setup, or whether he would be loaned out. The timing raises logistical questions because the Swedish league runs from March to November, limiting the usefulness of a short-term loan back to AIK during the English season. Those details are expected to be clarified if and when an agreement is reached.

The reported pursuit of Filling fits with United’s broader recruitment strategy under co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the club’s...