Transfer Deadline Approaches: Djurgården Targets Sigurdarson as Elfsborg Confirms Yegbe Move
Djurgården seeks Stefan Sigurdarson and Elfsborg confirms record sale of Terry Yegbe as transfer window closes.
- • Djurgården negotiating for Stefan Ingi Sigurdarson as a replacement for August Priske.
- • RB Salzburg offered 45 million kronor for Priske; Djurgården demands 70-80 million.
- • Elfsborg accepted a bid from FC Metz for Terry Yegbe, potentially a record transfer.
- • Yegbe's transfer fee could exceed 40 million kronor with bonuses.
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As the transfer window edges towards its closure, Swedish football clubs Djurgården and Elfsborg are in the spotlight with significant player movements. Djurgården is engaging in negotiations to replace prominent striker August Priske, while Elfsborg is on the verge of a record transfer for defender Terry Yegbe.
With less than a day remaining in the transfer window, Djurgården is reportedly holding out for between 70 to 80 million kronor for Priske, despite a bid of 45 million kronor from RB Salzburg. The Andersson-led club is keen on securing a replacement, focusing on Stefan Ingi Sigurdarson from Sandefjord. The Norwegian club is seeking around €2 million (approximately 22 million kronor) for Sigurdarson, who has been in exceptional form, netting 11 goals in 15 matches this season. Notably, Sigurdarson trained separately from his team, hinting at a possible imminent transfer.
On the other side, Elfsborg has been relatively quiet in the transfer market this summer. However, recent developments reveal that they have accepted a bid from French club FC Metz for Terry Yegbe. While earlier reports linked him to RC Lens, it is now confirmed that Yegbe will be heading to Metz after being granted permission to finalize the deal in France. The initial transfer fee stands at over 30 million kronor, with potential bonuses pushing the total beyond 40 million kronor, marking it as a record sale for Elfsborg.
Additionally, there are whispers of other movements within Djurgården, including a possible exit for their goalkeeper, while interest in players from various leagues indicates a growing trend of international interest in Swedish talents. The next few hours leading to the transfer window's close could see major shifts in player rosters as both clubs aim to finalize their deals.