Middlesbrough & Preston North End among suitors for Norway-based striker Jalal Abdullai

Jalal Abdullai is wanted by major European clubs.Belgian giants Anderlecht are the latest European side to be linked with Norway-based Ghanaian striker Jalal Abdullai.The 20-year-old, owned by Swedish side Efsborg but currently on loan at Molde, is turning heads of scouts and sporting directors.His eight goals in 23 appearances in all competitions has already seen him being linked with English duo Preston North End and Middlesbrough.Danish Superliga giants Copenhagen and Midtjylland are said to be monitoring the progress of the former Inter Allies player.RCK Genk from Belgium have scouted the 2.2 million valued player.Efsborgs existing contract with Abdullai runs until December 2028 but farmed him out to Molde who have an option to buy.Abdullai moved to Sweden at the age of 18 and has shown massive improvement and versatility which could see him operate as a No.9 or on both wings.