London, United Kingdom. 17th December 2018, Millwall’s Abdul Abdulmalik during the FA Youth Cup, third round match between Millwall and Tottenham Hotspur at The Den Ground, London. (Photo by Action Foto Sport / NurPhoto via.)
Southampton now appear to be the new favorite to sign Arsenal goal Abdul Abdulmalik after taking the forward to a test.
That’s according to Hampshire Live, which claims Abdulmalik played for Southampton’s B-team in a preseason friendly against AFC Totton.
Abdulmalik scored twice in that game to earn another shot against Salisbury last night, coming as a substitute in the second half.
My 2021-22 Fantasy Premier League Tips, Tricks & Predictions
BridTV
3898
My 2021-22 Fantasy Premier League Tips, Tricks & Predictions
837708
837708
center
13872
Abdulmalik’s contract with Millwall has expired, but the Lions are still entitled to compensation this summer.
The 18-year-old forward spent time on trial at Watford and Southampton’s bitter rivals Portsmouth, but failed to win a contract.
Summoned for England U-17s in the past and with four goals in six FA Youth Cup games, Abdulmalik has shown potential and attracted the interest of Arsenal.
Tony McArdle – Everton FC / Everton FC a través de .
The Daily Mail noted in June that Arsenal were interested in signing Abdulmalik, along with Rangers and Swansea City.
Arsenal have signed young Fulham forward Mika Biereth this summer, so another young forward may not be needed, and that could allow Southampton to close a deal.
Photo by Joe Prior / Visionhaus / .
In other news, Crystal Palace reportedly wants a forward ‘at a price of 100 million euros’ last year.
–
