Non-League Record Transfer at Risk as Striker Strikes

Boreham Wood's star striker is on strike, threatening the biggest transfer in non-League history.

What happened. Abdul Abdulmalik is refusing to train and play to force a move to Swedish club Djurgarden, but the clubs have no agreement.

• Boreham Wood rejected Djurgarden's £1.5m bid, seeking over £1.5m plus add-ons.
• Chairman Danny Hunter accused Djurgarden of tapping up Abdulmalik.
• Abdulmalik scored 17 goals and assisted 10 last season.

“I know our supporters want an experienced owner to stand up to outside noise.”

— Danny Hunter

The transfer could break the non-League record, but the row may keep Abdulmalik at the club.

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