Stoke City: “Best goalkeeper in the division”: eight-figure A transfer claim for Viktor Johansson was made.

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Viktor Johansson, the goalkeeper for Stoke City, is expected to fetch between £8 million and

£10 million this summer due to his outstanding performances thus far this season,

which have prevented the Potters from falling into the Championship relegation zone.

The only thing keeping Stoke from dropping below their current 19th place is one player’s exceptional play.

With 31 goals this season, Stoke is currently the second-lowest scoring team in the second division.

The first-choice goalie for Sweden, Johansson, left Rotherham United to join Stoke forThey

defeated fierce competition to sign him shortly after the 2023–2024 season concluded last

summer for a rumored initial fee of £750,000, with possible add-ons pushing it over the

£1 million level.Since moving to Staffordshire, his performances have been nothing short of spectacular.

He has been able to save his team from dire circumstances on multiple occasions this season

and earn them points with outstanding saves, earning him a reputation as one of

the best goalkeepers in the Championship at the moment.