Newcastle submit €24m bid for AIK winger Zadok Yohanna

Newcastle United are determined to bolster their attacking options and have lodged a €24 million bid for AIK winger Zadok Yohanna. The 18-year-old, nicknamed the 'Nigerian Neymar' due to his playing style, has been identified by Eddie Howe as a key target.

Should the deal be completed at this valuation, it would mark a historic moment for Scandinavian football, becoming the most expensive transfer in the history of the Swedish top-flight.

The race for the teenager is heating up, with Brighton also firmly in the mix and reportedly having already reached an agreement with the player. However, the Magpies hope their financial muscle and project will be enough to hijack the deal.

Yohanna has impressed scouts with his pace and dribbling, contributing five goals and four assists in 12 appearances this season. He is viewed as a potential replacement for Anthony Gordon following his move to Barcelona, with clubs like Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham, and Rennes also monitoring his progress.