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Brighton signs Zadok Yohanna for £21.5 million amid Spurs interest in Van Hecke

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 11:43 AM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Brighton signs Zadok Yohanna for £21.5 million amid Spurs interest in Van Hecke

Summary

Brighton has reached a £21.5 million agreement to sign teenage winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm. The 18-year-old Nigerian, who has made 18 appearances since his debut in August 2025, aims to continue Brighton's reputation for developing young talent. Former player Warren Aspinall acknowledged the competition from clubs like Chelsea and Newcastle in pursuit of Yohanna. Additionally, Aspinall noted Tottenham's interest in Jan Paul van Hecke, with Brighton reportedly seeking around £70 million for the Dutch defender following a rejected bid.

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•Zadok Yohanna signed from AIK Stockholm for £21.5 million.
•Yohanna scored five goals and four assists in 18 appearances in Sweden.
•Brighton faces interest from Tottenham for defender Jan Paul van Hecke.
•Spurs' initial bid for Van Hecke has been rejected by Brighton.

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11:43 AMYahoo Sports — A 'diamond to polish?' - Aspinall on Yohanna deal and Van Hecke links

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Former Brighton midfielder Warren Aspinall hopes the club have found a "diamond" in Zadok Yohanna after the club agreed a £21.5m deal to sign the teenage winger. The Seagulls secured the signing of the Nigerian forward from Swedish side AIK Stockholm, where he scored five goals and provided four assists in 18 appearances since making his debut in August 2025. Brighton will be hoping to continue their reputation of improving young talents and selling them on for hefty profit with Yohanna.
— Yahoo Sports

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