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Chelsea and Newcastle target AIK winger Zadok Yohanna signing

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 3:10 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Chelsea and Newcastle target AIK winger Zadok Yohanna signing
Summary

Chelsea has entered the competition to sign AIK winger Zadok Yohanna, joining Newcastle United and Brighton in pursuit of the 18-year-old. Brighton was reportedly close to finalizing a transfer following a verbal agreement with AIK but awaits approval from Yohanna's camp. Meanwhile, Newcastle has submitted a bid of €24 million (£20.7m) for the player, surpassing Brighton's offer of €23m. Yohanna has made an impact in Sweden with two goals in seven appearances this season and recently earned his first call-up to the Nigerian national team.

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  • •Chelsea joins Newcastle and Brighton in pursuit of Zadok Yohanna.
  • •Brighton has a verbal agreement with AIK pending player approval.
  • •Newcastle's bid of €24 million exceeds Brighton's €23 million offer.
  • •Yohanna has scored two goals in seven appearances this season.
  • •He received his first call-up to the Nigerian national team in May.
Latest Updates
  • 3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Brighton beat Chelsea and Newcastle to sign Zadok Yohanna in a record deal
  • 7:41 AMYahoo Sports — Zadok Yohanna makes his decision between Chelsea, Brighton and Newcastle United
  • 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea To Rival Newcastle United To Sign This Talented Winger: One For The Future?
  • 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea and Newcastle aim to hijack Zadok Yohanna signing
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Zadok Yohanna has made his decision between Brighton, Newcastle United and Chelsea, signing a five-year contract. The 18-year-old AIK winger was reported to have been in advanced talks with Brighton, only for then claims of £20m+ bids from both Newcastle United and Chelsea.

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In a recent post on X, journalist Florian Plettenberg claimed that Chelsea are in the running to sign AIK winger Zadok Yohanna. It has been mentioned that the Blues would have to rival Newcastle Unite...

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Chelsea have now joined Newcastle United and Brighton in the race for AIK winger Zadok Yohanna.Yohanna has attracted interest from several Premier League teams with Brighton having been close to a tra...

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