Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Malta youth international Joseph Mbong has been in Scandinavia since Tuesday undergoing trials with Allsvenskan side Djurgårdens IF .

Manager Per Olsson will observe the Hibernians forward at close quarters for the next two days, and will be offered a deal with effect from this summer if he impresses.

In his rookie season in Malta, Joseph Mbong played 16 games in the league, and helped Hibs win the title .

Still only 17, he was included in the provisional squad list for Malta’s exhibition matches against Georgia and Azerbaijan back in March but didn’t make the final roster.

Mbong tested with Bolton Wanderers in September 2014 but failed to agree terms with the Championship side, according to his agent.