Emile Heskey fires Sam Johnstone warning at clubs interested in West Brom star
Emile Heskey has fired a warning at Premier League clubs wanting to sign West Brom keeper Sam Johnstone this summer.
The Sun has previously linked Leeds and Spurs with a move for the 27-year-old, with the Baggies potentially facing relegation this season.
Sky Sports pundit, Heskey has claimed that it is easier for keepers when they are busy, rather than those in big clubs in only have to make two saves per game.
Speaking to HITC, Heskey delivered warnings to top sides such as Spurs who could be tempted into a move this summer.
“He’s attracting attention,” he said.
“The only thing I would say is – I speak to goalkeepers, I’m friends with goalkeepers – when you’re playing at a club where you have a lot to do, making 15 saves is nothing.
“When you play at a top club where you only have to make two, that’s difficult. You only have to concentrate on two occasions, whereas when you’re constantly being peppered with shots, you’re always at it.
“I think he’s done fantastic and I do feel there will be teams looking at him.”
There is no doubting that Johnstone is the Player of the Season.
The keeper is performing out of his skin, that was highlighted by that incredible save to rescue the Baggies a point against Manchester United on Sunday.
Johnstone has already made 107 saves this season, the most of any keeper, and the only one to reach triple figures according to WyScout.
Heskey makes a good point, and if this was to warn any side of trying to make a move for the keeper in the summer, we are very much behind that.
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