“What they should avoid”: West Brom’s summer transfer choice from Celtic.

It seems there might be a slight misunderstanding in your statement regarding Mikey Johnston’s transfer to West Bromwich Albion. As of my last update in January 2022, Mikey Johnston had not transferred to West Bromwich Albion. He was still a player at Celtic.

However, based on the context provided, if Mikey Johnston did indeed transfer to West Bromwich Albion and was considered a significant acquisition, it would suggest that West Bromwich Albion made a shrewd move in signing him. Johnston’s early promise and talent at Celtic, despite not fulfilling his potential under various managers, could still make him an attractive prospect for other clubs looking to harness his abilities and provide a platform for his development.

If there have been recent developments or transfers involving Mikey Johnston after January 2022, I recommend checking the latest news sources for the most up-to-date information on his career and transfer dealings.

Mikey Johnston’s immediate impact at West Bromwich Albion

It appears that Mikey Johnston had a loan spell at Vitoria Guimaraes before joining West Bromwich Albion. During that loan spell, he expressed his belief that he still had much to offer to Celtic. However, Brendan Rodgers, the manager at that time, provided a critical assessment of Johnston’s performance and development, emphasizing that he needed to do more and be aggressive on the field, especially considering his age at 24 years old.

If Johnston has indeed joined West Bromwich Albion and is showing positive signs in the Championship, it suggests that he took Rodgers’ feedback seriously and has been working on improving his game and demonstrating a more aggressive and impactful playing style. This kind of response to constructive criticism is often seen as a positive sign of a player’s mentality and determination to succeed.

For the most recent updates on Mikey Johnston’s performances at West Bromwich Albion or any further developments in his career, it’s advisable to refer to the latest news sources or the official announcements from the clubs involved.

Six goals and one assist from just seven starts in ten appearances is a remarkable return for someone who needed a whole new lease of life in their career, and at 24, it would seem a necessity for Carlos Corberan and the Baggies hierarchy to already set the wheels in motion in regard to a permanent transfer in the coming weeks.

West Brom must target permanent Mikey Johnston move

Given his impact on Albion’s form which has cemented their position in the play-off places, Football League World’s writers have issued their thoughts on whether Johnston should remain in the West Midlands at the start of next season.

Benedict Ferraby

This seems a fairly obvious decision for the club to make, and given the new financial backing that’s behind West Brom after Shilen Patel’s takeover, the club should look to acquire Johnston’s signature on a permanent basis ASAP.

He’s fitted straight in to what was already a team full of exciting flair players going forward, and whilst being at a club such as Celtic for so long echoes his ability, I’m sure nobody could have foreseen the impact that Johnston has gone on to have with his goal contributions tally.

Not only has his return of six goals and one assist in a short period been ridiculous, but so has the calibre of his goals, none more so than the sublime effort at Queens Park Rangers, almost effortlessly cutting inside before firing a bullet right into the top corner.

He could be a real difference-maker in the play-offs, but regardless of whether West Brom reach the top flight or not, it’s a no-brainer for all parties to achieve a permanent transfer in the summer. Johnston is currently under contract at the SPFL side until the summer of 2026, so his parent club still hold a reasonable amount of bargaining power, and given his exploits since making the temporary move, will no doubt drive a hard bargain with the Baggies.

Should Albion win promotion, then they will be operating within greater means in terms of a transfer budget, given the prize money on offer through winning the play-off final.

However, if I was to nail down a price point, I’d be reluctant to offer any more than £6-7m at the very highest, which would definitely drop to £4-5m if West Brom remained a second tier side, which would prove detrimental to their prospects of a permanent deal.

Ned Holmes

Mikey Johnston has proven a fantastic signing for West Brom and it would be a real statement move from new owner Shilen Patel to get a permanent deal done this summer.

The Celtic loanee has been so impressive that many have questioned why he was allowed to leave Parkhead in the first place but the fact that he was certainly opens the door for the Baggies to get a deal done.

It remains to be seen what it might cost and it’s certainly frustrating for Albion that the better Johnston performs in the final months of his loan spell, the more they’re likely going to have to shell out to sign him.

If West Brom win promotion to the Premier League then signing him permanently would be a no-brainer, if they don’t then you have to wonder whether they might struggle to prise him away from Celtic permanently or lose out to a bigger club.

What they should avoid doing is blowing their whole summer budget on him – as good as he is. Somewhere around £3-5 million, including add ons, feels like a number that might work for both clubs.

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