West Brom scouting Max Johnston ahead of transfer window indicative of another year in Championship – Sky Sports pundit
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Kevin Campbell believes that Carlos Corberan’s interest in Motherwell defender Max Johnston indicates he’s accepted West Brom will be in the Championship next season.
As things stand, a play-off place remains out of the Baggies’ hands as they need a miracle on the final day to qualify for the top six.
The Scottish Sun [03 April] reported that West Brom had sent scouts to look at Johnston, 19, a few weeks ago ahead of a potential move in the summer transfer window.
Speaking exclusively to West Brom News, Campbell, a Sky Sports pundit, said of the interest in a player who’s currently in the SPFL, “I think when you’re in the Championship, it’s a little bit different.
“Corberan as a manager will be saying, ‘If we go up, great, I could get him in, but if we don’t go up, I want to replenish the current playing squad so we’re a lot stronger for next season.‘
“You can do that in the Championship, but when you’re in the Premier League, it’s a lot different because you have to go most of the time and buy proven players.“
Johnston has made his name for himself this season for being an attack-minded right-back as he’s bagged two goals and provided three assists.
Apart from playing at full-back, the Scotland under-21s defender can also be deployed in central midfield as he has on a few occasions.
His current contract at the Scottish club runs out at the end of the season so the Baggies can sign him on a free transfer.
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