Zadok Yohanna: Newcastle submit ₦37 billion bid for Nigerian winger

Newcastle United have reportedly submitted a €24 million bid to sign highly rated Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna from Swedish Allsvenskan club AIK. 

The 18-year-old right winger has rapidly emerged as one of Europe's most coveted young talents and is being closely courted by a number of top European clubs.

According to Florian Plettenberg, Newcastle have recently entered the race and have already submitted a bid for the soon-to-be Super Eagles international.

The Magpies are looking to hijack the transfer, as Premier League rivals Brighton & Hove Albion have been intensely pursuing his signature and have already reached an agreement on personal terms with the player.

While Brighton have the head start, having already reached agreement on personal terms, the Newcastle hierarchy are confident in their ability to outmuscle the Seagulls to secure the forward's signature. 

The Tyneside club are armed with a recent windfall the club recently received following the €80 million sale of English winger Anthony Gordon to Barcelona. 

They are also prepared to compete against other suitors, which previously included German side Leipzig before they withdrew over the rapidly escalating price tag, to land the former Ikon Allah FC academy graduate at St. James' Park.