Portsmouth rejection opens the door for Abdulmalik to Swansea?

Wednesday, 14 July 2021, 8:22
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The Swans are known to have made several approaches to Millwall for teenager Abdul Abdulmalik and, after a spell training with Portsmouth they have decided not to follow up interest in the player which opens the door once again for the Swans.

Teenage England under-17 forward Abdulmalikโ€™s contract expired over a week ago but he remains unable to join a new club with Millwall digging their heels in and so far refusing to negotiate with interested parties.

Swanseaโ€™s highest offer was believed to be a structured package worth around ยฃ200,000 with further add-ons.

The Lions have attempted to persuade Abdulmalik to stay by offering him a new deal, but their proposal is considered derisory and not reflective of club claims that the 18 year-old has a big future at The Den.

Due to his age, though, he cannot leave unless Millwall agree a fee with one of his suitors, an outcome that would prevent the situation and compensation being decided via a tribunal.

Abdulmalik is also believed to be attracting interest from both Arsenal and Rangers.

Images courtesy of Getty Images, Athena Picture Agency and Swansea City Football Club.

Phil Sumbler

Been watching the Swans since the very late 1970s and running the Planet Swans website (in all its current and previous guises since the summer of 2001 As it stood JackArmy.net was right at the forefront of some of the activity against Tony Petty back in 2001, breaking many of the stories of the day as fans stood against the actions where the local media failed. Was involved with the Swans Supporters Trust from 2005, for the large part as Chairman before standing down in the summer of 2020.

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