Djurgarden have turned down an improved £1.5 million bid from Boreham Wood for 23-year-old winger Abdulmalik, who recently won the National League Young Player of the Season award. Boreham Wood had previously rejected a £1 million offer from the Swedish club earlier in the summer.

What the fee means for the summer budget

The £1.5 million offer fits Djurgarden’s policy of signing raw talent before market value peaks. Sporting director Maximilian Hahn, formerly of West Ham United and a former collaborator with Sweden manager Graham Potter, sees Abdulmalik as a potential addition to the attack. The club’s current league standing is 4th in Allsvenskan with 29 points, 9 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses from 17 games, a goal difference of +18 (37 goals scored, 19 conceded).

Where he fits in the current squad

Abdulmalik contributed 17 goals and 10 assists in the 2025-26 campaign, making him one of the most decisive attackers in the National League. His contract length is unspecified, keeping the transfer door open. Djurgarden already have K. Lien as top scorer with 11 goals in 17 appearances, and Abdulmalik would add depth to the forward line.

How Boreham Wood views the situation

Boreham Wood hierarchy said: "We remain determined to retain our 23-year-old winger despite mounting interest across the summer transfer window." The club aims to mount an automatic promotion charge into the English Football League, and keeping Abdulmalik is crucial for that ambition. The transfer deadline is approaching for Boreham Wood, adding urgency.

Live data from Allsvenskan 2026

As of 26 August 2026, Djurgarden sit fourth in Allsvenskan with 29 points, 9 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses from 17 games, recent form WLLWW. They are 13 points behind leaders Sirius, have a goal difference of +18 (37-19), and will play IF Brommapojkarna away on 18 October 2026, a 9th-placed side.

What this means next

With the transfer window closing, Djurgarden may look to other young talents or internal solutions, while Boreham Wood must decide whether to keep their star winger. Fans can follow updates on our squad and fixtures pages, and check the latest stats on stats and standings on standings.