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Birmingham ⁢city Leading Race for⁣ Djurgården Striker august Priske

Published: 2026/01/16 14:06:52

Beşiktaş Faces Competition​ for Promising ⁣Forward

Beşiktaş’s efforts⁤ to bolster ⁣their attacking options have hit a snag as Championship‍ side Birmingham City emerges as the frontrunner to ⁤sign August Priske, a ⁢highly-rated forward currently playing for Djurgården.According to reports from Swedish publication Expressen, Birmingham City has made notable progress in negotiations and is close‍ to securing the 21-year-old Danish striker.

Priske’s Extraordinary Performance

August Priske has quickly become a standout player in the Allsvenskan, the top tier ​of Swedish football. Last season, he finished as the league’s⁤ top scorer with 18 goals, earning him the Allsvenskan’s Player of the Year award. His combination​ of speed⁣ and effectiveness in the penalty area has attracted attention‌ from several clubs across Europe.

Transfer Developments

While previously linked with RB Salzburg, Birmingham ⁣City appears to have moved ahead in the negotiations. Djurgården is reportedly open to selling Priske during the⁣ January transfer window, and ⁣a deal with Birmingham City is nearing completion. Personal terms between ‍Priske and the English club are also saeid to be close to being ⁢finalized.

Beşiktaş’s Position

Despite the⁢ apparent ​setback