Coventry City are just ‘details’ until they complete their fourth summer transfer

Coventry City are close to completing the signing of Sweden international Oliver Dovin, with reports in the Scandinavian media claiming the club are just “details” away from a final deal.

The 22-year-old Hammarby IF goalkeeper, considered one of the best in the Swedish Allsvenskan top flight, costs the Sky Blues “just over” 20m kroner (£1.4m). Rival publication Sportbladet claimed last week that the player was valued at 30m kr (£2.2m). It is claimed there will be a sell-on clause in any deal, ensuring Hammarby will benefit from any future sale of the player who is set for a big international career.

Swedish newspaper Expressen headline their story, “Coventry City detail signing of Oliver Dovin” and say that if “the last thing is sorted and nothing unexpected happens” then Dovin will move to the Championship.

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The article says: “According to information from Expressen, Coventry City FC are close to signing the goalkeeper from the Stockholm club for around SEK 20 million.

“Oliver Dovin has long been a first-choice goalkeeper at Hammarby IF and in total the 22-year-old has made 84 appearances for the club he now leaves to play in England.

“There are only a few details left before the deal closes, and Dovin finally has an exciting adventure abroad. Just over €1.7 million and Hammarby also have the right to a resale clause.”

It adds: “Oliver Dovin has been one of the Allsvenskan’s best goalkeepers in recent seasons and his performances have also led to eight U21 caps for Sweden.”

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