If Rangers and Sheffield United were not strong enough competition, two further clubs have entered the race to sign Johnson according to a report on Monday.
These clubs also play in the top flight, with both being La Liga sides.
As per TEAMtalk, the 23-year-old is being lined up for a move to La Liga, with Real Betis and Villareal interested.
The report appears to suggest that a pre-contract agreement with one of the Spanish clubs and him joining up with them in the summer is more likely as opposed to him heading there this month.
West Ham update regarding Johnson
Last but not least, amid the Spanish, Rangers and Sheffield United reports, another has emerged regarding Johnson’s contract situation.
We know, according to reports as mentioned above, that Johnson has previously turned down several new offers to extend his stay at the London Stadium.
Despite that, though, according to football insider, West Ham remain hopeful that they can still reach an agreement with the player.
Their report claims that the Hammers are very keen to renew his deal as home-grown players are very valuable to the club for squad registration reasons. Having come through the Hammers academy, Johnson ticks all the boxes in that sense.
