Brighton agree deal to sign young Swedish striker

Albion have agreed a deal to sign Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres from IF Brommapojkarna in January.
The Amex. Picture by Phil Westlake (PW Sporting Photography)The Amex. Picture by Phil Westlake (PW Sporting Photography)
The Amex. Picture by Phil Westlake (PW Sporting Photography)

The 19-year-old link up with the under-23 squad from January 1, 2018. He has signed a two-and-a-half year deal, which is set to be completed when the January transfer window opens.

Brighton under-23 coach Simon Rusk said: “We are delighted that we’ve moved a big step closer to bringing Viktor into the squad.

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“He is someone who has an impressive scoring record for his country at under-19 level, and he will add good competition for places in the forward areas.”

Gyokeres was the joint top scorer in this summer’s UEFA European Under-19 Championship, scoring three goals in three appearances for Sweden.

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