AIK lost its first competitive match of the season in the Swedish Cup to Västerås SK with a score of 0-2. The Stockholm club is reportedly still looking for a left-back because Eskil Edh is currently injured, leading to midfielder Stanley Wilson being used in that position. According to reports, AIK has scouted players including Aziz Harabi, 23, who plays for Nordic United, and Noah Åstrand John, 22, who plays for IK Brage.
The club's recruitment chief, Miika Takkula, told Expressen that the hope is to soon finalize a deal for a left-back, stating they are in the scouting process and aim to succeed in this transfer window. Takkula has previously said the club wants to reduce the squad from 36 to 26 players. He noted that the situation is not easy, as few players are reportedly interesting from outside, partly because AIK is a club players want to stay in and the team did not perform well last year.
the hope is to soon finalize a deal for a left-back, stating they are in the scouting process and aim to succeed in this transfer window
Takkula also mentioned that the economy has affected recruitment decisions, with the club unable to buy players for large transfer sums. AIK finished in seventh place in Allsvenskan last season.
the situation is not easy, as few players are reportedly interesting from outside, partly because AIK is a club players want to stay in and the team did not perform well last year
the economy has affected recruitment decisions, with the club unable to buy players for large transfer sums