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Liverpool Plan Early End to McConnell Ajax Loan as Championship Clubs Circle

James McConnell
December 2025

Liverpool are preparing to end James McConnell’s season-long loan at Ajax in January after limited minutes in Amsterdam. Several Championship clubs are already tracking the midfielder, who signed a new five-year Liverpool deal before leaving on loan in the summer. McConnell’s opportunities dropped after Ajax changed coaches, and he has recently been left out of the first team. Dutch reports say Liverpool want him back to restart his development, with West Brom, Derby, Oxford United and Swansea linked as possible next-loan destinations.

Mikey Johnston Set to Stay at West Brom After Flamengo Exit Fails

Mikey Johnston (West Brom)
July 2025

Mikey Johnston is expected to remain at West Brom after a proposed move to Flamengo collapsed due to fan backlash. He has rejoined pre-season training and featured in a friendly against Dynamo Kyiv.
Johnston’s camp denies injury concerns influenced the deal’s failure. Flamengo pulled out following negative supporter reaction. The Irish winger now focuses on helping West Brom’s push for Premier League promotion under Ryan Mason.

Flamengo Move for Johnston Collapses After Fan Backlash

Mikey Johnston (West Brom)
July 2025

Mikey Johnston’s £5m move from West Brom to Flamengo has broken down after backlash from Brazilian supporters. The Irish winger will remain with West Brom and join their preseason training camp in Austria this week instead.
Flamengo were set to complete the deal, but fans voiced strong opposition to Johnston’s signing. The Brazilian club is now likely to withdraw, and Johnston, though open to the move, is content staying in the Championship.

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