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Burnley 
- 29 May
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Exclusive: Burnley work on deal to sign Celtic's Mikey Johnston
Football Insider has learned that Burnley are lining up a move for Celtic winger Mikey Johnston before the close of the transfer window.
Will Michael Johnston leave Celtic and join Burnley?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Burnley's pursuit of Michael Johnston reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 82% probability of the midfielder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Burnley has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Michael Johnston (26).
- Burnley has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Michael Johnston.
- Michael Johnston is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Burnley squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Mike Trésor, Luca Koleosho)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Lucas Pires, Mike Trésor)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Mike Trésor, Luca Koleosho)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Luca Koleosho, Lucas Pires)
Alternatives of Burnley
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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62.7
65.3
|
S. Babicka |
 Toulouse
|
€3.4M |
|
62.7
62.7
|
Sandro Ramírez |
 Las Palmas
|
€2M |
|
62.7
62.7
|
Jean-Luc Dompe |
 Hamburger
|
€1.4M |
|
62.7
64.8
|
Mitchell van Bergen |
 Sparta Rotterdam
|
€1.5M |
|
62.7
65.0
|
Isaiah Jones |
 Luton
|
€2.5M |
|
62.7
63.7
|
Oladapo Afolayan |
 St. Pauli
|
€2.2M |
|
62.6
71.5
|
Myron Van Brederode |
 Dusseldorf
|
€4M |
|
62.6
69.7
|
Jonathan Rowe |
 Marseille
|
€10.9M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Laurent | 29-08-2024 | Report | |
| Morgan Whittaker | 29-08-2024 | Report | |
| Hannibal | 26-08-2024 | Report | |
| John Egan | 23-08-2024 | Report | |
| Ilan Kebbal | 22-08-2024 | Report | |
| Joe Worrall | 22-08-2024 | Report | |
| Hyeon-gyu Oh | 13-06-2024 | Report | |
| Jake Clarke-Salter | 18-05-2024 | Report |
Michael Johnston
M (L)
Skill: 60.2
Pot: 63.1
Team
West Bromwich
West Bromwich
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€2.4M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€2M – €2.9M
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Who is Michael Johnston?
Michael Johnston (SCO) is a a classic winger and currently plays for West Bromwich. Michael Johnston is 26 years old (1999/04/19) and he is 176cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 90. Michael Johnston has also been used as a wide playmaker.
Michael Johnston's current transfer value is between €2M and €2.9M. His last transfer was from Celtic to West Bromwich in 2024.
Michael Johnston latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
