Swedish side AIK already have a replacement for Zadok Yohana newcastle united And brighton and hove albion The fight for his signature.
evening paper The report adds that Lugano's Elias Pihlstrom has already been lined up to replace the 18-year-old as it looks like his departure is certain.
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According to the newspaper, AIK are set to receive a huge sum for Zadok Yohana in the coming weeks.
Sport Witness covered a report yesterday Explaining that Newcastle have made a bid of €24 million for the youngster, while Brighton are also believed to be keen on him. Reports elsewhere have also put Chelsea in the mix for him.
The expectation is that he will move on this summer, and AIK are already planning for life without him. According to Aftonbladet, they have already started considering potential signings.
According to their information, Elias Pihlström is one of the players that AIK has put at the top of the list of potential signings. He has been discussed internally and the club's sporting management has held several meetings regarding the player. He fits well into their recruitment strategy.
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But the fact that AIK is already keeping an eye on him shows that they believe Zadok Yohanna will be moving on before too long. This bodes well for Newcastle and Brighton.
While the Magpies appear to be at the front of the queue at the moment after their €24 million bid, Brighton are unlikely to be out of the picture.
In fact, they hold a huge advantage over Newcastle. They can point to a proven track record of developing young players over the years. Actually, a Swedish youth Yasin Ayari is in their team for the 2026 World Cup.
Ultimately the decision has to be taken by John. Meanwhile, it seems that AIK are already planning for his departure as the Premier League circles.
