Max Johnston..
Southampton have generally targeted younger players over the years, and you would expect that model to continue in the summer.
Max Johnston
And, one exciting prospect is Max Johnston, who is currently playing for Sturm Graz as they look to win the Austrian title.
The Motherwell academy graduate is highly-rated by the club, and his performances saw him make his Scotland debut earlier this year, which is impressive for the 21-year-old.
So, he is someone with talent and potential, and he could quickly establish himself as an important figure in this Saints side that will be pushing to win promotion.
Max Johnston wanted for Braga transfer as former Motherwell kid sees Champions League chance emerge..
Johsnton left the Steelmen for Sturm Graz in 2023 and made his senior Scotland debut against Greece last month.
Champions League-chasing SC Braga are keen on Scotland new boy Max Johnston.
Record Sport understand the Portuguese side has been scouting the Sturm Graz full-back for several months.
The 21-year-old, who has a deal until 2027, is now in his second season in Austria and has made massive strides with the champions.
Max Johnston eyed by Champions League chasers as Scotland cap set for big European move
A Scotland debut against Greece could be followed by a big move to Portugal for the talented full- back
Max Johnston is a target for Portuguese big guns SC Braga, who are in the race for Champions League qualification.
Johnston, who is the son of former Scotland cap Allan, made his debut for Steve Clarke’s national side in the Nations League defeat to Greece last month – after a stellar season in Austria with Sturm Graz.|
The Portuguese side are said to have been scouting Johnston for an extended period, and could now make their move when the summer window opens. The 21-year-old, who has a deal until 2027, is now in his second season in Austria and has made massive strides with the champions.
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Braga are currently fourth in the Liga Portugal but have a game in hand over Porto, with Benfica and Sporting ahead of them. Johnston’s statistics and form has also seen a number of Bundesliga sides keep a close eye, where Augsburg have been long-term admirers.
It would take a big million pound bid for Sturm Graz to sell, but they have shown in the past that they will do business if the price is right. It continues his rapid rise since he left Motherwell for Graz back in 2023.
It’s been quite a rise for a man who was on loan at Cove Rangers and Queen of the South just three years ago. Reflecting on his journey he told BBC Sport: “Football changes very quickly. I do think it’s amazing that I was at Cove two years ago and then coming back to Motherwell, which was a great time in my career as well.
“I’m obviously delighted with how everything’s turned out. Hopefully, I can keep going the right way. You just need to keep a level head.”
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