Swedish club Hammarby IF have stepped up their pursuit of Georgi Minoungou, with the Burkinabe winger emerging as a leading target as the Stockholm side look to strengthen their attacking options.
Minoungou, who is currently under contract with Seattle Sounders in Major League Soccer, has attracted strong interest from Hammarby as the club plans for the remainder of the season.
The Allsvenskan side are understood to have already made detailed enquiries into the player’s contractual situation and the conditions under which a move from the United States could be made possible.
Hammarby’s interest forms part of a wider recruitment strategy following the recent departure of Adrian Lahdo, who completed a transfer to Italian club Como.
With that exit leaving a gap in the squad, the Swedish club have moved quickly to identify options capable of reinforcing the flanks.
Minoungou has been identified as a serious candidate to fill that role, with his pace and attacking profile seen as a potential asset for Hammarby’s system.
Club officials are believed to view the 21-year-old as a player who could bring immediate impact while also fitting into longer-term plans.
From the player’s perspective, the possibility of a move to Europe is being viewed positively.
Minoungou and those close to him are said to be enthusiastic about the prospect of taking the next step in his career, with a transfer to Sweden representing a significant opportunity for development and exposure at a higher level.
Talks between the two clubs are expected to progress quickly. A formal offer from Hammarby is anticipated to reach Seattle Sounders in the coming hours, signalling a move from initial discussions to concrete negotiations.
Although Minoungou remains under contract with the MLS side until 2028, that deal does not rule out a transfer during the current season.
Much will depend on whether the two clubs can reach an agreement on financial terms and the structure of the proposed move.
As the situation develops, Hammarby appear determined to act decisively in the market, while Seattle Sounders face a decision on the future of one of their promising wide players.
For Minoungou, the coming days could prove pivotal as he weighs the possibility of a first move into European football.
