The most recent Stoke City news from StokeOnTrentLive, as the Potters attempt to answer a pressing question with an early move in the transfer market. Stoke City are likely to find an early answer to their goalkeeping question in the form of highly regarded Rotherham United player Viktor Johansson.
According to The Telegraph’s John Percy, the Sweden international is expected to complete a physical today ahead of a £1 million-plus deal.
After the Millers were relegated to League One, the Potters reportedly exercised a release provision in the 25-year-old’s contract.
Despite Rotherham’s terrible season, the ex-Aston Villa youngster has enjoyed another solid campaign and has been arguably their greatest player for the last few years. He added another
He has added 46 games to his 144 for United since signing from Leicester City in September 2020. Johansson began his career with Hammarby in his native Sweden before joining the Villa academy for four years. In 2019, he joined Leicester’s development squad at the age of 19, however he never appeared in a first-team match. He earned his first senior cap against Moldova in October.
The move is an early and significant one for Stoke, who struggled in goal previous season. Mark Travers appeared to be a good signing, although on loan, before being called back by Bournemouth after just 14 appearances.
That forced Jack Bonham into the role, but he was unconvincing, so Stoke brought in Daniel Iversen, another
This time, the player is on loan from Leicester City.
The preceding several seasons were also confusing, with Bonham, Joe Bursik, Adam Davies, and Matija Sarkic all dividing time.
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