West Bromwich Albion is reportedly showing interest in Celtic winger Liel Abada, but they have also set their sights on Mikey Johnston. [Daily Mail]
Mikey Johnston’s situation at Celtic has been more challenging. The Irish winger has struggled to leave a significant mark this season and has faced frustration from both the fans and manager Brendan Rodgers. With a career at Celtic that hasn’t quite taken off as expected, Johnston’s future at Parkhead appears uncertain.
The arrival of Nicolas Kuhn in January and the potential for Rocco Vata to sign a new contract and step up to the first team have intensified the competition for places in the wide areas of Celtic’s squad. This situation creates a feasible scenario for a winger to make a move, with Johnston being a likely candidate.
Johnston, 24, has managed to score just two goals from 11 appearances in all competitions this season, both goals coming in a Boxing Day match against Dundee.
For West Brom, securing either Abada or Johnston on loan could provide additional options and depth on the wings. For Celtic, loaning out Johnston could be a strategic move to streamline their squad and provide these players with opportunities for regular first-team football.
