Kevin Filling of AIK Fotboll is being pursued by Aston Villa and Manchester United. Fotboll Direkt, which covers the interest of Manchester United and Aston Villa as well as the Swedish club’s position on the 16-year-old, claims that. The Swedish media rejected reports on Thursday that Manchester United and AIK Fotboll are in serious talks.
In addition to covering that, Fotboll Direkt offers the most recent information about Aston Villa and the Red Devils. In 2023, the striker moved from Västerås SK to the academy of AIK Fotboll. He played three games while on loan to Enköpings SK FK earlier this year.
The Sweden U18 international has scored two goals in seven games since returning to his home club. According to the report, scouts from Manchester United and Aston Villa have been to Sweden to observe the young player in action.
Additionally, it is said that AIK Fotbol was contacted by the Red Devils. They intend to loan him to FC Lausanne-Sport, a team owned by Ineos.
Aston Villa is interested in signing Swedish young ace Kevin Filling
Kevin Filling, a Swedish wonderkid from AIK Fotboll, is supposedly a target for Aston Villa; however, no deal has been finalised. Recently, the 16-year-old striker, who is seen to be one of Sweden’s best talents, signed his first professional deal with AIK, which will keep him there until June 2028.
Aston Villa is reportedly one of several European teams keeping an eye on his development, according to Swedish media, but their initial bid, which is said to be about 33 million SEK (€2.8 million), is less than AIK’s valuation of about 55 million SEK (€4.6 million). Filling’s outstanding young achievements have already prompted parallels to Sweden’s next offensive potential.
Any transfer seems doubtful in the near future, though, because post-Brexit laws make it impossible for Premier League teams to sign foreign youngsters under the age of eighteen. While Villa continues to closely monitor his growth, AIK is still committed to holding onto its young star for the time being.
