Celtic 
Burnley 
- 14 January
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CONFIRMED: Mikey Johnston signs for WBA.
WBA beats Burnley to sign Mikey Johnston. Celtic accepts their €3.5M offer for the midfielder, ending the rumour of Mikey Johnston moving to Burnley.
CONFIRMED: Mikey Johnston signs for WBA
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Burnley's pursuit of Mikey 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 Mikey Johnston (26).
- Burnley has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Mikey Johnston.
- Mikey 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 (Luca Koleosho, Mike Tresor)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Lucas Pires, Luca Koleosho)
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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 (Luca Koleosho, Mike Tresor)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Luca Koleosho, Lucas Pires)
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.
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. |
|
|
62.8
63.0
|
Alexis Claude-Maurice |
 Augsburg
|
€12.3M |
|
62.7
62.7
|
Michel Vlap |
 Al Ahli
|
€3.6M |
|
62.6
66.8
|
Facundo Colidio |
 River Plate
|
€4.5M |
|
62.5
76.3
|
Mika Godts |
 Ajax
|
€18.8M |
|
62.3
62.3
|
Takuma Asano |
 Mallorca
|
€1.2M |
|
62.3
65.1
|
Ibrahim Sadiq |
 AZ
|
€2.5M |
|
62.3
75.9
|
Paul Wanner |
 PSV
|
€19.8M |
|
62.1
70.8
|
Nazar Voloshyn |
 Dynamo Kyiv
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€6.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Tounekti | 03-11-2025 | Report | |
| Nicolas Kühn | 04-07-2025 | Report | |
| Loum Tchaouna | 23-06-2025 | Report | |
| Quilindschy Hartman | 16-06-2025 | Report | |
| Josh Laurent | 29-08-2024 | Report | |
| Morgan Whittaker | 29-08-2024 | Report | |
| Hannibal | 26-08-2024 | Report | |
| John Egan | 23-08-2024 | Report |
Mikey Johnston
M, AM (L)
Skill: 60.0
Pot: 61.2
Team
WBA
WBA
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€2.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€2.1M – €3.1M
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Who is Mikey Johnston?
Mikey Johnston (IRL) is a a wide playmaker and currently plays for WBA. Mikey Johnston is 26 years old (1999/04/19) and he is 176cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 90. Mikey Johnston has also been used as a classic winger.
Mikey Johnston's current transfer value is between €2.1M and €3.1M. His last transfer was from Celtic to WBA in 2024. WBA paid Celtic €3.5M for Mikey Johnston.
Mikey Johnston latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
