Boreham Wood reject astonishing non-league record £1m bid for lightening fast winger Abdul Abdulmalik

BOREHAM WOOD have incredibly turned down a non-league £1MILLION bid for star striker Abdul Abdulmalik. Swedish side Djurgardens’ offer matched the eye-watering seven-figure sum that Fleetwood received from Leicester for Jamie Vardy back in 2011. Abdul Abdulmalik has been a sensation for Boreham Wood and is wanted for £1million Credit: Alamy Abdulmalik celebrates scoring at Wembley in National League play-off final for Boreham Wood against Rochdale in May Credit: Alamy The 23-year-old winger has rapidly transformed into one of the most feared and potent attacking forces outside the EFL. Abdulmalik first signed for the Hertfordshire club in July 2024 after coming through the academy ranks at Championship club Millwall. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! He quickly made a huge impression at Meadow Park, playing a pivotal role in guiding Boreham Wood straight back up into the National League from the South division. His stunning form continued last season, picking up a spot in the Team of the Season. The talented attacker, who is the cousin of Torino midfielder Tino Anjorin, dazzled fans with moments of individual magic in their play-off push. League One clubs Sheffield Wednesday and Stockport have been monitoring the player while a clutch of clubs across the continent have put feelers out. Abdulmalik admitted this summer: “I’d say it was a breakthrough season for me. I’ve been able to show people what I can do. “In our last game we missed out on promotion by about five seconds, which is so disappointing. Most read in Sport CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Abdulmalick has just enjoyed his breakthrough season in the National League Credit: Shutterstock “But I’m raring to go this season. People expect good performances, so I’ve got to work hard. “There’s a lot of talent at this level and it’s good to eyes on non-league football.” Boss Luke Garrard has repeatedly lauded his prized asset, describing him as an “unbelievable, raw talent” with unmatched ability to turn matches on their head. He previously raved about his star forward, praising his directness and ability to relentlessly drive defenders crazy with pure pace and skill. The Wood manager made it clear that the club remains in complete command of the winger’s future ahead of the new campaign. Garrard stated: “We have people on long-term deals and a core group that is together as a minimum. “My chairman made it very clear that they are our players, they are under contract and we hold the cards.” Comment now