Newcastle United have sent scouts to watch Djurgården midfielder Bo Åsulv Hegland, with his performances in Sweden now attracting attention across Europe.
The 22-year-old has enjoyed an excellent season, contributing six goals and 13 assists in 18 Allsvenskan matches.
According to Fotbollskanalen, citing Norwegian broadcaster TV2, Newcastle representatives attended Djurgården’s match against Mjällby on Monday specifically to watch Hegland.
Newcastle United join growing interest
Fair to say Bo Hegland gave Newcastle’s scouts plenty to look at. Djurgården won the game 4-0, with the 22-year-old providing two assists, having completed 87% of his passes.
He was named as the central attacking midfielder but regularly drifted towards the left. As one of the top performers of the match, he certainly did his chances of making an impression no harm.
The Magpies are not alone though. Anderlecht and Lorient are also said to have concrete interest. Djurgården have received several specific enquiries from bigger European clubs about Hegland.
That makes Newcastle’s scouting trip a bit more interesting. His numbers have already caught attention outside Sweden, and clubs are now moving to gather more information.
Hegland only joined Djurgården from Moss a year ago. His development since then has been rapid, with those 19 goal contributions making him one of the standout midfielders in Sweden this season.
No rush from Hegland
Still there is no suggestion yet that Newcastle have followed their scouting work with an approach.
Bo Hegland’s situation also gives Djurgården a strong hand. He has a contract running through the 2029 season, so there is little immediate pressure on them. TV2 also says the Norwegian is happy in Stockholm and is in no hurry to leave.
In the end this is early recruitment work for now. Sending representatives to watch him in person is still worth noting, particularly given the competition already forming around him.
Hegland’s season has put him on the radar. Newcastle have now watched him for themselves.
