Manager confirms ‘huge interest’ in Sheffield United

Regarding Victor Johansson, a rumoured target for Sheffield United, Steve Evans, the manager of Rotherham United, has provided an update. After an outstanding season behind a lacklustre Millers team, the custodian has been strongly linked to a move to Bramall Lane.

This season, Rotherham was relegated without a fight; they failed to make a go of it and were consequently sent back to League One. Johansson has been one of the bright spots at New York Stadium this season, but there hasn’t been much to write home about. still just twenty-five years old. The goalie began his career at Aston Villa and then moved on to Leicester City before returning to Rotherham in 2020.

Unlikely to drop down to League One, the Blades are credited with interest, and Rotherham boss Evans has now opened up on the situation. He has 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.

“There is undoubtedly a great deal of interest in him, and I don’t blame him. Having barely worked with him for a week, I said to Paul Raynor, “that boy is the real deal,” after seeing him for 20 minutes during his first training session. Everything he does, including his hands, professionalism, and saves.

“I’ve seen Viktor play against my teams, and while I’ve been sitting in the seats, he’s drawn a lot of attention. Since you never say never, all I have to do is make sure we keep loving the child. Not to mention, I’ve had an excellent analysis of Dillon Phillips, who was outstanding at Wycombe.

“His transfer to Rotherham was excellent. In a strange way, Viktor Johansson is the reason I feel bad for him—that guy has been so kind. It’s always critical to evaluate each player in the final two games (before the season ends), since they may also have the chance in these remaining games, if not on