Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Norwegian Tippeligaen club Lillestrom and Swedish powerhouse Malmo have reached an agreement over the transfer of the young Nigerian midfielder Innocent Bonke.

Subject to a traditional medical, Bonke will append his signature to a four-and-a-half-year deal with Malmo on Wednesday.

Dubbed the Nigerian Yaya Toure in his homeland, the versatile midfielder was on the radar of Belgian clubs before he agreed terms with The Sky Blues.

The 21-year-old Bonke represented Moderate Stars, Ruqayyah Football Academy and Bujoc FC, Lagos before he transferred to Lillestrom in 2014.

Two famous Nigerian players that have worn the jersey of Malmo in the past are Edward Ofere and Peter Ijeh.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel