Motherwell 
Cardiff City 
CONFIRMED: Max Johnston signs for Sturm Graz.
Sturm Graz beats Cardiff City to sign Max Johnston. Motherwell accepts their €0.4M offer for the defender, ending the rumour of Max Johnston moving to Cardiff City.
CONFIRMED: Max Johnston signs for Sturm Graz
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Max Johnston's transfer to Cardiff City, as reports suggest a 61% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Potential star player in position on team
- Comparable age to previously attracted players
- Few direct competitors for position
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
Alternatives of Cardiff City
| 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. |
|
|
58.8
58.8
|
Arthur Masuaku |
 Konyaspor
|
€1.4M |
|
58.8
62.0
|
Cody Drameh |
 Genoa
|
€2.1M |
|
58.8
58.8
|
Mark Sykes |
 Millwall
|
€1.2M |
|
58.8
60.5
|
Tommaso Cassandro |
 Palermo
|
€1.7M |
|
58.8
62.1
|
Ethan Laird |
 Birmingham
|
€1.9M |
|
58.8
59.8
|
Ross McCrorie |
 Rangers
|
€2.1M |
|
58.7
69.5
|
Yaimar Medina |
 Genk
|
€4.8M |
|
58.7
58.7
|
Ricardo Mangas |
 Monza
|
€1.5M |
Other interesting rumors
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roko Simic | 30-08-2024 | Report | |
| M. Leonard | 30-05-2024 | Report | |
| Liam Kelly | 21-05-2024 | Report | |
| Salih Uçan | 20-10-2023 | Report | |
| Kieffer Moore | 01-09-2023 | Report | |
| Jonathan Panzo | 31-08-2023 | Report | |
| Kevin van Veen | 01-06-2023 | Report | |
| Sydney van Hooijdonk | 24-01-2023 | Report |
Max Johnston
D (R)
Skill: 56.3
Pot: 65.6
Team
Derby
Derby
Contract Until
29 Jun 29
ETV
€3.7M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€3M – €4.4M
Who is Max Johnston?
Max Johnston (SCO) is a A wing back and currently plays for Derby. Max Johnston is 22 years old (2003/12/26). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 22.
Max Johnston’s current transfer value is between €3M and €4.4M. His last transfer was from Sturm Graz to Derby in 2025. Derby paid Sturm Graz €2.5M for Max Johnston.
Max Johnston latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
