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Transfer: No agreement reached as three EPL clubs battle for Nigeria’s Zadok Yohanna

No final agreements were reached with any Premier League club on Wednesday regarding a transfer for Zadok Yohanna as Newcastle United, Chelsea and Brighton battle for the Nigerian’s signature.

According to Sky Sports’ Florian Plettenberg, talks will continue on Thursday as the three Premier League clubs remain in the race.

Brighton are pushing hard to sign Yohanna, while Newcastle, Chelsea and others are also involved.

Yohanna currently plays for AIK and

Brighton submitted a €23m bid last weekend, Newcastle United tabled a bid worth €24 million for the youngster.

The 18-year-old winger has made a big impact in the Swedish top-flight this season after breaking into the first team.

He scored two goals and provided three assists in seven league appearances for AIK.