Boreham Wood forward Abdul Abdulmalik has become the subject of intense speculation after Swedish club Djurgarden submitted multiple bids for the 23-year-old, with the latest reaching £1m. If accepted, this amount would tie the record for a direct transfer fee paid to a National League side, echoing the move that took Jamie Vardy from Fleetwood Town to Leicester City in 2012.
Abdulmalik experienced a breakthrough campaign in 2025-26, contributing 17 goals and 10 assists across all competitions. His performance was highlighted by a goal and an assist during the National League play-off final at Wembley. After exiting the Millwall academy where he represented England at the youth level, Abdulmalik initially struggled to find a consistent professional route until Boreham Wood signed him as a free agent in 2024.
Djurgarden’s pursuit is guided by their new sporting director, Max Hahn, who previously served as head of recruitment for West Ham United. The Swedish club focuses on acquiring promising talent to facilitate future growth and profit, a strategy that recently saw them develop striker August Priske before his transfer to Birmingham City. While Abdulmalik’s background differs from typical academy prospects, Djurgarden remains confident that he can flourish within their system.
