Newcastle make €24m bid for winger dubbed 'Nigerian Neymar'

Newcastle United have launched a formal €24m offer for AIK winger Zadok Yohanna, the 18-year-old nicknamed the 'Nigerian Neymar' for his explosive style of play. The bid marks a major move in the Magpies' summer recruitment as they seek attacking reinforcements.

Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg and Swedish outlet Expressen say the proposal has been lodged. If accepted, the fee would make Yohanna the most expensive signing in the history of the Swedish top flight, underlining the high regard in which he is held.

Brighton are also in the running and have reportedly reached an agreement with the player, but Newcastle hope their financial offer and project on Tyneside will sway the deal. Yohanna has impressed scouts with blistering pace and dribbling from the right flank; as a left-footed inverted winger he is noted for cutting inside to shoot or create chances, and Howe believes he could strengthen Newcastle’s frontline.

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