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West Brom had a shocker with Johnstone

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West Brom had a shocker with Johnstone

After their relegation from the Premier League in 2021, West Bromwich Albion valued Sam Johnstone at £20m, however the Baggies might solely watch on as he left on a free switch the next summer season.

The shot-stopper made the transfer to the Hawthorns in 2018, joining from Manchester United in a deal value £6.5m after impressing within the Championship with Midlands rivals Aston Villa.

Johnstone would go on to make 167 appearances for the membership, through which he conceded 216 targets and saved 45 clear sheets, together with his performances definitely catching the attention within the 2020/21 marketing campaign regardless of relegation from the highest flight, with Gary Lineker labelling him “unbelievable” after some spectacular saves.

The Preston-born goalkeeper earned a call-up to the England squad and West Brom had been decided to make an enormous revenue on him, regardless of his contract being set to run out in 2022.

Amid curiosity from West Ham United and outdated aspect Manchester United, with Johnstone little question to stay within the high flight after making a reputation for himself within the high division, West Brom demanded £20m for his companies.

Ought to West Brom have bought Johnstone?

Sadly, that worth proved to be too excessive for any events, because the Hammers noticed a £10m bid rejected, and he would stay within the Championship with the Baggies, making 36 appearances within the 2021/22 marketing campaign as they endured a disappointing tenth place end.

Johnstone was by no means going to increase his contract on the Hawthorns after such an underwhelming marketing campaign and was free to maneuver to the Premier League upon the expiry of his contract.

He would be part of Crystal Palace and whereas he’s but to usurp Vicente Guaita because the no.1 selection at Selhurst Park, making simply one appearance to date, it appears seemingly that he’ll step up as the principle man in between the sticks in Patrick Vieira’s aspect as soon as the 35-year-old Spaniard strikes on.

Had West Brom not been so grasping and demanded such a excessive payment for Johnstone, then they may have bought him to the Premier League and used the cash to enhance the squad, slightly than dropping such a gifted participant for nothing.