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Middlesbrough 
CONFIRMED: Ben Johnson signs for Ipswich.
Ipswich beats Middlesbrough to sign Ben Johnson. The defender leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Ben Johnson moving to Middlesbrough.
CONFIRMED: Ben Johnson signs for Ipswich
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of Ben Johnson transferring to Middlesbrough appears very low, with only 21% change of the deal goung trough. Here is why.
- Ben Johnson has few opportunities to further develop within this Middlesbrough squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
- Usually, Middlesbrough buys players who have less potential than Ben Johnson.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Luke Ayling)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Luke Ayling)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Luke Ayling)
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Missing potential star player in position
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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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Little chance of further development
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More potential than previously attracted players
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Alternatives of Middlesbrough
| 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. |
|
|
66.8
73.0
|
Sebastiano Esposito |
 Sassuolo
|
€18.4M |
|
66.8
67.2
|
André Onana |
 Trabzonspor
|
€8.9M |
|
66.8
66.8
|
Vedat Muriqi |
 Fenerbahce
|
€3.8M |
|
66.7
68.7
|
Arthur Cabral | Botafogo | €10.1M |
|
66.7
77.2
|
Conrad Harder |
 Strasbourg
|
€19M |
|
66.7
66.7
|
Fabrício Bruno |
 Cruzeiro
|
€10.9M |
|
66.7
75.8
|
Ernest Poku |
 Besiktas
|
€22.8M |
|
66.7
74.2
|
Eric Martel |
 Mainz 05
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€7.7M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Hadji Malick Diouf | 24-08-2026 | Report | |
| Edson Álvarez | 30-07-2026 | Report | |
| Crysencio Summerville | 21-07-2026 | Report | |
| Aaron Wan-Bissaka | 08-07-2026 | Report | |
| Callum Wilson | 01-07-2026 | Report | |
| Mateus Fernandes | 27-06-2026 | Report | |
| Guido Rodríguez | 22-05-2026 | Report | |
| Jarrod Bowen | 20-05-2026 | Report |
Ben Johnson
D, M (R)
Skill: 63.6
Pot: 64.2
Team
Stoke City
Stoke City
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€2.4M – €3.6M
Who is Ben Johnson?
Ben Johnson (ENG) currently plays for Stoke City. Ben Johnson is 26 years old (2000/01/24). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 2.
Ben Johnson's current transfer value is between €2.4M and €3.6M. His last transfer was from Ipswich to Stoke City in 2026. Stoke City loaned Ben Johnson for free from Ipswich.
Ben Johnson latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
