West Ham United transfer model must lead to attempted swoop for top Arsenal…

Writing on their website (26 June), the news outlet report that the versatile defender has agreed a four-year deal at Portman Road and will leave the Hammers when his deal expires next week.

West Ham offered him a new five-year deal but he has turned down the chance to stay at his boyhood club in pursuit of more regular football elsewhere, with Julen Lopetegui targeting Aaron Wan-Bissaka as a potential replacement.

It’s been an ongoing transfer saga for several years now, but it’s finally coming to an end with Johnson heading to the newly promoted Tractor Boys.

Lopetegui had been keen to keep hold of the former England youth international with his ability to play across the defence and even in midfield, but the player made his mind up a long time ago.