newcastle united AIK have entered the race for star Zadok Yohana, with the bid now standing at €24m.
express report Newcastle have stepped up their interest in the 18-year-old and are battling Brighton for his signature.
newcastle rival brighton
Sport Witness covered a report This week it was said that Brighton had made their move for the winger. It is said that he made a 'monster bid' for the young player.
Now Newcastle have entered the picture. According to Expressen, the Magpies have made a bid of €24m plus bonuses for Yohana.
Talks are now underway between the clubs over a possible transfer. Sources have confirmed to Express that Brighton are also still in the picture. They are competing heavily with Newcastle for the winger.
French side Rennes are also in the picture, as well as an unnamed Premier League club. How the situation evolves from there remains to be seen. But AIK now have 'two monstrous bids' on the table and a decision to make.
At the current price offered, Johanna would break the existing Allsvenskan sales record. Lucas Bergvall currently holds that record after a €20m move to Tottenham in 2024.
breakout season
The interest from Brighton and Newcastle comes after Zadok Yohana enjoyed a 2026 season that has been nothing short of spectacular. He has transformed from a promising prospect into the focal point of AIK's attack.
March was seen as his real big moment, with two goals in a 4–0 win against BK Håkan followed by another important goal against GAIS in the quarter-finals of the Svenska Cupen.
He made his Allsvenskan debut in April with a sensational solo winning goal in a win over Halmstads BK. He is currently on a five-goal involvement in seven league games, which is another demonstration of his impressive talent.
Now Brighton and Newcastle are battling for his signature, set for a record sale in the Swedish top flight.
