Brighton snap up Sweden U19 striker Viktor Gyokeres for academy side
- Brighton have completed the signing of striker Viktor Gyokeres
- The 19-year-old will join from IF Brommapojkarna when window opens in January
- He will take up a place in the U23 squad after signing a two-and-a-half year deal
- Gyokeres was the joint-top scorer at the European Under-19 Championship
Brighton have agreed a deal to sign Sweden Under-19 striker Viktor Gyokeres from IF Brommapojkarna.
The 19-year-old will join the Premier League club's Under-23 squad when the transfer window opens on January 1.
He has put pen to paper on a two-and-a-half year contract, which will run until June 2020.
Chris Hughton will have another striker on his books when the January transfer window opens
Albion's Under-23 coach Simon Rusk told the club's official website: 'We are delighted that we've moved a big step closer to bringing Viktor into the squad.
'He is someone who has an impressive scoring record for his country at Under-19 level, and he will add good competition for places in the forward areas.'
Gyokeres was the joint leading goalscorer in this summer's European Under-19 Championship, scoring three times in three appearances.
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