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West Brom have undergone major change this summer with Ryan Mason taking charge at The Hawthorns.
Mason has already outlined what he needs from his team, and with the first Championship fixtures of the season a little over a month away, work has started on building a squad capable of pushing for a play-off spot.
Tony Mowbray was sacked back in April following a 3-1 home defeat to Derby County and the ex-Tottenham Hotspur coach has his work cut out to bring excitement back to the Black Country.
However, a recent development may just leave West Brom on the back foot heading into the new campaign and the Baggies will have to find a replacement if a deal does go through.
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Mikey Johnston closes in on move from West Brom to Flamengo
According to a report from the Express & Star, Brazilian giants Flamengo are making a move for Mikey Johnston.
A deal worth around £5m is being worked out between the two clubs, with Lewis Cox describing it as a ‘life-changing’ transfer for the winger.
The 26-year-old only became a permanent West Brom player last summer after a very successful loan spell at the club in 2023/24, but he struggled for consistency and his form was very patchy.
Nevertheless, Johnston does have the ability to be a difference-maker in games and his loss will be felt if the move does become reality.
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Mikey Johnston is not the only Championship player to have been of interest in Brazil in 2025
While this transfer is a bizarre one, it is not the first time this year that a Championship player has been targeted by a Brazilian side.
Josh Windass, who wants to leave Sheffield Wednesday, was the subject of interest from Santos back in January, as per talkSPORT. Although a move never came off, it’s interesting to see that South American clubs are taking note of England’s second tier.
Johnston has Champions League pedigree, having played in the competition for Celtic, and at 26 he is just entering his prime. Therefore, there is perhaps no better time for the winger to make the move and have a complete change in lifestyle.