Flamengo are in talks with West Bromwich Albion to sign Mikey Johnston, and plan to buy him outright this summer.
That’s according to journalist Venê Casagrande, who reports that the Brazilian side are targeting the 26-year-old and talks are ongoing. He is confirming reports from England regarding the surprise move for the West Brom winger.
According to his information, Flamengo and West Brom are in talks over the player and the Brazilian side want to buy him outright. There is no loan deal or anything else being proposed.
He states that the interest is coming directly from Flamengo technical director José Boto, who has been aware of the player since he played for Vitória de Guimarães in Portugal in 2022.
Johnston spent that season on loan with the Portuguese side from Celtic, having come through Celtic’s youth ranks earlier in his career. He managed three goals and five assists in 31 games for the club that season.
He then joined West Brom on loan in February 2024 before making the move permanent the August. He’s managed 10 goals and seven assists in 61 games for the club to date but now could be set for a surprise move to Brazil with negotiations underway with Flamengo.
