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Why Man Utd want Swedish teen following in Isak's footsteps

Sweden has a proud modern history of producing elite strikers, from Henrik Larsson and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, to Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres. If the hype is to be believed, then 16-year-old Kevin Filling is the latest sensation off that conveyor belt of talent, and the AIK prospect is already being linked with a transfer to one of the Premier League's big hitters.

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Man Utd and Aston Villa battle for AIK's Swedish teenage prodigy

Kevin Filling has quickly become one of Europe’s most-watched teenage talents but the Swedish striker insists he’s staying grounded despite growing transfer noise. With Manchester United and Aston Villa circling the AIK prodigy, the youngster remains focused on cementing his place at Stockholm. For now, he says, “I don’t know anything” and prefers to let his football do the talking.

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Man Utd in 'concrete negotiations' to seal cut-price January transfer

Manchester United are reportedly in "concrete negotiations" to seal a cut-price January transfer for 16-year-old Swedish prodigy Kevin Filling. With INEOS now firmly steering football operations at Old Trafford, the Red Devils have made youth recruitment a cornerstone of their rebuild. United’s scouts have spent months monitoring emerging forwards across the continent, and Filling, one of Scandinavia’s brightest teenage strikers, is now top of their wish list.

Fishing village team Mjallby AIF seal first ever Swedish title

Mjallby AIF, based in a small fishing village, have achieved an incredible feat as they secured their first-ever Swedish league title with a 2-0 win over Goteborg on Sunday. Mjallby made history with three games to spare as they now lead second-placed Hammarby by 11 points. The club have secured an outstanding 20 wins in 27 league games and have lost just once.

Fan tries to PUNCH player but escape attempt thwarted

A top-flight Swedish game was delayed when a supporter ran on the pitch and attacked a player - before their escape attempt was thwarted.

Haaland skips Ballon d'Or ceremony for Sweden trip

Manchester City star Erling Haaland has skipped the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris as he travelled to Malmo to watch his friend Erik Botheim play.

Bergvall signs Spurs contract and completes €10m move

Swedish wonderkid Lucas Bergvall will swap Djurgarden for Tottenham in the summer in a reported €10 million (£9m/$11m) move.

Who is Tottenham's new £8.5m Swedish wonderkid?

The 17-year-old has previously spent time training with Manchester United and will complete his move to north London this summer

Ouma goal earns point for AIK

Collins Shichenje who was unveiled by the club after sealing move from AFC Leopards did not feature

Shichenje set for AIK Fotboll debut after unveiling

The 18-year-old joined the Gnaw at the start of April from FKF Premier League side AFC Leopards

Williot Swedberg: Swedish wonderkid linked with Barcelona

The 18-year-old has scored five goals in the first seven games of Hammarby's 2022 season, with Manchester United also rumoured to be scouting him

Collins Shichenje (L) of AFC Leopards SC challenge Joash Onyango of Gor Mahia FC.

Done Deal: Kenya Shichenje joins top Swedish side

The move by the teenager takes the number of players from the country at the club to three

Akinkunmi Amoo: Nigeria’s 'Little Messi' shining in Sweden

The 19-year-old winger has 18 direct goal contributions in 2021 for Hammarby, with Ajax & Leicester City reportedly among those tracking his prog…

Napoli & Atalanta battle for Ahmedhodzic amid PL interest

The 22-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovina central defender has impressed in Sweden, and is attracting admirers from England and Italy

Hamsik: From China to Sweden in surreal transfer

The landscape in Chinese football has changed dramatically post-Covid-19 and the ex-Napoli star needed game time ahead of this summer's Euro 2020

Isak Bergmann Johannesson: Liverpool, Juve & Madrid fighting over teen star

The 17-year-old has been watched by scouts from Liverpool, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus after impressing in the Swedish top flight

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Ibrahimovic statue to be relocated after repeated vandalism

The AC Milan forward was immortalised in bronze near the stadium of his first club, but it has been constantly targeted in recent months

'Zlatan could sign for Hammarby when Milan contract ends'

The veteran centre-forward has been training with the club since the postponement of the 2019-20 Serie A season

Ibra talks AC Milan future after scoring in friendly

The veteran striker delivered an update on his situation at San Siro after finding the net for the Swedish outfit on Friday

'Zlatan has burned his Malmo bridges with a nuclear bomb'

Once a darling of the hometown masses after emerging as a teenager, the striker's reputation is in ruins after taking a stake in rival Swedish club

'Die, gypsy' – Ibra statue vandalised further as striker branded 'Judas'

Surströmming, a type of potent-smelling fermented fish, was also spread outside the property

Watch: Ibrahimovic statue set on fire by angry fans

The Swedish star had his effigy vandalised after fans were angered by his decision to invest in another club

Zlatan's Hammarby investment branded 'idiotic'

The Swede stated that he thought his former club's fans would be happy for him - but that does not appear to be the case

Ibrahimovic becomes part-owner of Swedish side Hammarby

It's unclear exactly how the striker will be involved with the club and whether he plans to continue his playing career, in Sweden or abroad

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Better than Pogba! What ever happened to Ravel Morrison?

One of the greatest young talents Sir Alex Ferguson managed, the 26-year-old with a troubled background is trying to resurrect his career in Sweden

Swedish champions AIK to offer lifetime season tickets

The infinity card is available to fans for just over $20,000 (£16,000)

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Ibrahimovic teases Sweden return

The LA Galaxy striker says he “won’t close the door” on a potential return to his boyhood club before ending his illustrious career.

AA: Miazga captains Vitesse and scores

The on-loan defender wore the armband Sunday and helped his team lock up a spot in the Eredivisie Europa League playoff

Former U.S. Under-20 Gall thriving in Sweden

The one-time Columbus Crew midfielder is on a goal-scoring spree, having scored five goals in seven matches to revive his once-stalled career

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