West Bromwich Albions Jed Wallace reacts after missing an opportunity to score for his team during the Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Preston North End at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich on Thursday 29th December 2022. (Photo by Gustavo Pantano/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
With only one loss since the beginning of February, West Bromwich Albion is in a strong position to make the playoffs this year.
The Baggies had a rough start to 2024, losing two of their three league games in January. However, since Celtic loanee Mikey Johnston joined the team, West Brom has been unstoppable.
Johnston was nominated for the PFA Championship Fans’ Player of the Month Award for March and has seven goals in 14 games for Carlos Corberan’s team.
The 24-year-old has performed admirably, helping West Brom secure a playoff berth. However, his striking performances have made rival teams aware of his availability come summertime.
Johnston, an academy graduate, is reportedly up for sale at Celtic, but given his recent stellar play, a low price is improbable.
Given Johnston’s history of injuries, it’s uncertain if West Brom’s new owners would be prepared to shell out a lot of money for him. As a result, the team may look elsewhere in the summer.
Tryique George, an 18-year-old from Chelsea who has had a fantastic season with the Blues’ U18s and was named one of the Evening Standard’s 50 best kids in London, provides an intriguing option.
