{"id":212,"date":"2026-05-18T19:04:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/real-madrid-enter-transfer-talks-for-nigeria-winger-zadok-yohanna\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T19:04:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:04:51","slug":"real-madrid-enter-transfer-talks-for-nigeria-winger-zadok-yohanna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/real-madrid-enter-transfer-talks-for-nigeria-winger-zadok-yohanna\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid Enter Transfer Talks for Nigeria Winger Zadok Yohanna"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Real Madrid have reportedly begun discussions about a possible transfer for Nigeria youth international Zadok Abu Yohanna, the highly regarded winger currently playing for AIK Fotboll in Sweden.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Real Madrid are understood to have opened talks regarding a potential move for Zadok Abu Yohanna.<\/li>\n<li>The 18-year-old has been turning heads with performances in Sweden this season.<\/li>\n<li>Interest is also said to be coming from clubs in the Premier League, Bundesliga and Ligue 1.<\/li>\n<li>Deal discussions involve representatives Roni Layous and Ayi Muhammed.<\/li>\n<li>AIK are reported to be holding out for a fee of roughly \u20ac30 million.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Emerging star in Sweden<\/h2>\n<p>The 18-year-old has established himself as one of Europe\u2019s most notable up-and-coming players after a strong spell in Swedish football this term. 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