Rotherham United star asset Viktor Johansson closing in on seven-figure move to Championship side Stoke City

ROTHERHAM UNITED goalkeeper Viktor Johansson is reportedly close to completing a seven-figure move to Stoke City - and will undergo a medical on Friday.

The Swedish international has a £1m relegation clause in his contract which runs until the summer of 2025 and Stoke are said to have triggered it.

Rotherham United keeper Viktor Johansson during the Sky Bet Championship match at Preston North End in March. He is expected to complete a move to Stoke City shortly. Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images.

placeholder image — Rotherham United keeper Viktor Johansson during the Sky Bet Championship match at Preston North End in March. He is expected to complete a move to Stoke City shortly. Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images.

The 25-year-old was heavily linked with a switch to Sheffield United in the winter window and was known to have a number of admirers at Championship level, with the Potters – consistently tipped to move for the player – having won the race for his services.

Speaking last month, Millers manager Steve Evans revealed that the club’s star asset - widely acknowledged as one of the best goalkeepers in the Championship - had a ‘huge amount of interest’ from rival clubs.

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Evans said: "Listen, I think it’s well recognised throughout football and I know Viktor’s representatives have not been short in putting it in the media that there are clauses for Viktor to go onto new pastures.

"He’s got a huge amount of interest in him, absolutely and I am not surprised.

"Everything he does; his professionalism, his hands and his saves.

"I have watched Viktor against my teams and when I have been sat in the stands and Viktor will have considerable interest around him..."