Djurgården Demands Record Fee for August Priske Amidst Transfer Interest
Djurgården aims to break transfer records for August Priske as his 17-goal Allsvenskan season draws major European interest.
- • August Priske leads Allsvenskan with 17 goals after scoring twice against IFK Värnamo.
- • Djurgården demands a transfer fee exceeding the previous record set by Lucas Bergvall's move to Tottenham.
- • Bosse Andersson expresses confidence that Priske will surpass Bergvall's transfer fee.
- • Priske remains focused on the season, requesting no transfer talks until December.
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August Priske, the 21-year-old forward for Djurgården, continues to capture attention with his remarkable performance in the 2025 Allsvenskan season. After scoring two goals in the recent 6-2 victory against IFK Värnamo, Priske now leads the league’s scoring chart with 17 goals, firmly establishing himself as one of Swedish football’s most promising talents.
Djurgården’s sports director, Bosse Andersson, has announced that the club will demand a record transfer fee for Priske, surpassing the previous highest fee paid for a Swedish player domestically. This record was set last summer when Lucas Bergvall was sold to Tottenham for a base fee of 160 million SEK, with possible bonuses raising it to 220 million SEK. Andersson confidently stated that Priske’s transfer fee will exceed Bergvall’s, noting the high interest from scouts representing top European clubs.
Priske, however, remains grounded and focused on the ongoing season. He has asked his agent to avoid transfer discussions until December, underscoring his commitment to helping Djurgården succeed this year. Furthermore, he praised Bosse Andersson for managing the transfer speculation with professionalism, which has allowed him to maintain his focus on the field.
Andersson observed that although agents are currently "blocked" due to a previous issue involving Red Bull, this will likely not hinder future negotiations as interest in Priske grows. The club’s strategic stance indicates a readiness to hold Priske until 2026 if no suitable offer meets their valuation.
This development places Priske at the center of an intense transfer race, reflecting both his exceptional form and Djurgården’s ambitions to capitalize on their star player’s rising value. As the season approaches its conclusion, all eyes will be on Priske’s next moves, both on and off the pitch.