Brighton are in talks over a move for AIK’s highly-rated flying winger Zadok Yohanna.
The 18-year-old, who only joined the Swedish club from the Ikon Allah academy in Nigeria last summer, has also been tracked by Chelsea and Tottenham this season.
Real Madrid, Rennes, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund have also sent staff to watch Yohanna who is a left-footed winger who plays on the right.
Indeed, during April’s clash with Kalmar FF, there were 32 scouts at the game all credited with interest in Yohanna.
He was called up to represent Nigeria last month but AIK blocked him from joining the national camp for the Unity Cup saying he needed to fully recover from an injury.
He has only played in seven league games, scoring twice and adding two assists, however, his potential was there for all to see in Swedish Cup games earlier in the year and his talent is such that clubs have already been pressing to sign him.
Brighton are in the frame to so sign highly-rated 18-year-old winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK
Inevitably, on Sunday, AIK, who are listed on the stock market, confirmed that they had opened negotiations to sell.
Brighton, with their knack of unearthing gems, have jumped to the front of the queue and there is confidence a deal will be concluded.
Yohanna has drawn attention for his speed and technical ability with coach Jose Riveiro hailing his ability in one-on-one situations. They are looking for a club record sale of around £18-20million.
Brighton, who have had clubs showing interest in their wingers Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh, are losing James Milner from their squad after he opted to hang up his boots.
Brighton offered Milner another year on his contract this summer but the midfielder opted to retire.
The Seagulls also allowed Adam Webster to leave as a free agent as they maintain interest in signing Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell. The England U21 international is valued around £25m.
