Newcastle United want AIK Fotboll winger Zadok Yohanna | OneFootball

Newcastle United are interested in signing AIK Fotboll winger Zadok Yohanna this summer, according to Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg.

Swedish outlet Expressen are also reporting that Newcastle have submitted a bid of €24 million for the ‘Nigerian Neymar‘, with Magpies manager Eddie Howe looking to strengthen his attacking ranks at the St. James’ Park club.

Talks are ongoing between both clubs but Brighton and Hove Albion still remain in the picture and have already agreed a deal with Yohanna.

However, Newcastle are looking to pip the Seagulls to the attacker, with his ‘blistering pace and dribbling skills’ qualities the Toons could do with in their attack.

The left-footed right-winger is also on the radar of Rennes and is about to become the most expensive signing in the history of the Swedish top-flight.

Yohanna is an inverted winger who excels at cutting inside to unleash powerful shots, and the Magpies could benefit from his creativity and huge potential if they pip other suitors to his services.

The likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund have also been linked with the 18-year-old sensation.

The Newcastle target was called up to the Nigerian squad for the Unity Cup in London, but AIK blocked the move to allow him to focus on his rehabilitation and domestic club duties.

Yohanna has caught the eye of many bigwigs across Europe due to his exciting style of play, and he has what it takes to hit the ground running in the Premier League.

He is not quite the finished article but he could turn into a top player under the tutelage of Howe at Newcastle should a deal go through.