Rennes Join Chase for Nigerian Attacker Zadok Yohanna

French Ligue 1 club Stade Rennais are reportedly interested in signing Nigerian attacker Zadok Yohanna, who has also been linked with several high-profile moves across Europe, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

The 18-year-old winger has become a regular for AIK Stockholm this season, impressing with his performances after joining from Ikon Allah FC of Kaduna last summer.

Aside from the transfer links, Yohanna recently earned his first Super Eagles call-up, although AIK refused to release him for international duty, citing his recovery from a recent injury.

However, there are strong indications that Yohanna could be on the move this summer, as revealed by the club’s head of recruitment, Miika Takkula.

According to a report by Live Foot, Rennes are seriously considering a move for Yohanna.

The French club reportedly view the Nigerian youngster as the next “Ademola Lookman” and are willing to invest heavily in his potential.

According to Takkula, AIK will demand a reasonable fee for the fast-rising player, who has scored two goals and provided two assists in seven league games this season.

“Good one-on-one and strong in the air. Fantastic mentality. I won’t talk about transfer records, but we value him highly. There’s a lot of interest in the player and if he continues to develop and perform in the same way, we’ll get offers that we have to consider,” he said.

Yohanna has previously been linked with Tottenham Hotspur, RB Leipzig and Real Madrid.

After preventing him from linking up with the Super Eagles in London for the Unity Cup, Yohanna has now missed AIK’s last two matches due to injury.