Hull City, Aston Villa and Ipswich Town 'following' Stoke City's ex-Rotherham United star Viktor Johansson
Hull City have been linked with an immensely popular former Rotherham United star
Hull City are reportedly among the clubs on the trail of former Rotherham United star Viktor Johansson.
No stranger to Yorkshire, the goalkeeper enjoyed a four-year spell with the Millers between 2020 and 2024. He was a firm favourite among supporters and left with their best wishes when he joined Stoke City.
The 27-year-old has also won the affection of the Stoke fanbase and there was widespread jubilation when he penned a new four-year deal in May.
Hull City linked with Stoke City goalkeeper
Despite having put pen to paper, Johansson is still reportedly the subject of Premier League interest.
According to Swedish outlet Sportbladet, newly-promoted Hull are on the trail of the popular stopper.
Aston Villa, who gave Johansson his break in senior football, have also been named as admirers of the Sweden international.
The report has also claimed the goalkeeper has been identified as a potential signing for Ipswich Town, who like Hull are new to the top flight.
Praise for Viktor Johansson
When Johansson saw his Stoke deal extended last month, the club’s sporting director Jonathan Walters said: “In my eyes, and I’m sure in the eyes of our supporters as well, Viktor is the best goalkeeper in the Championship, so securing his long-term future is a statement of our intent.
“Viktor epitomises everything we all want to see in a Stoke City player. His energy, leadership and relentless desire to win drive standards every day, and his influence on those around him is clear for everyone to see.
“He has built such a strong connection with our supporters because of the values he displays both on and off the pitch. He embodies this club, this city and this area, and that makes him incredibly special to Stoke City.”
Hull are seemingly intent on bolstering their goalkeeping department this summer and have also been linked with Manchester United’s Radek Vitek and Braga’s Lukas Hornicek.