Erik Botheim is set to leave Malmo FF for Norwegian side Viking according to reports from Aftonbladet Sport. The club currently sits seventh in the Allsvenskan table with 29 points from 19 matches.

Is Botheim leaving Malmo FF?

Aftonbladet Sport reports that striker Erik Botheim has landed in Norway to complete a move to Viking. According to TV2, the Norwegian club is in dialogue with Malmo FF and hopes to reach an agreement before the Norwegian transfer window closes. Botheim is Malmo's top scorer in the Allsvenskan this season with ten goals. His contract with MFF runs until 2027.

Viking qualified for the Champions League last week after eliminating Dinamo Zagreb. Botheim was signed by Malmo in 2024 and has since won both the Allsvenskan and the Swedish Cup with the club. The transfer is described as a bombshell in Norwegian media.

When did Stian Gregersen debut?

New signing Stian Gregersen made his debut for Malmo FF in the win over Sirius, according to SVT. Manager Gaute Helstrup expressed hope on Monday that the centre-back could contribute immediately. Gregersen was officially presented last week.

After the match, the Norwegian defender was praised. "It's fantastic, we faced a good team today and we fought until the end. I'm proud of the guys," Gregersen told SVT Sport. His quick integration into the team is important considering MFF has conceded 30 goals in 19 matches this season.

How did the match against Sirius go?

Malmo FF defeated Sirius 1-0 away from home, according to SVT's match report. It was Sirius' third consecutive loss in the Allsvenskan. The only goal of the game came just before halftime when Theodor Lundbergh's cross was headed in by Diego Garcia.

Isak Bjerkebo, who is rumoured to be leaving Sirius, came close to equalising in the second half. A penalty situation in the first half was not given by the referee. SVT expert Jonas Eriksson stated that the Malmo player touched the ball first. Sirius still leads the league but missed the chance to extend their lead over second-placed Hammarby.

What is Malmo FF's current league position?

Malmo FF sits seventh in the Allsvenskan with 29 points. The team has nine wins, two draws and eight losses. Their goal difference is plus three, having scored 33 and conceded 30. Their recent form over the last five matches has been inconsistent with a WLWLW sequence.

For their next match on October 12th, MFF hosts Kalmar FF at home. Kalmar occupies thirteenth place in the table. All information about upcoming fixtures is on our fixtures page. MFF trails league leaders Sirius by 13 points in the chase for European football.

What's happening with the P19 team?

Malmo FF's P19 team faces IFK Norrköping on Sunday, according to club information. The match will be played at Hybriden at the Stadium area with a 3:00 PM kickoff. Three points are important to keep pace at the top of the P19 Allsvenskan.

The team's current squad and statistics can be followed on our squad page. MFF's senior team has its next home match in just over a month. The league table can always be checked on our standings page.