Most teams dream of having a bit of Brazilian flair on the wing, right?

For every era there's a precocious Samba talent who lights up our TV screens and sets up residence in our hearts.

For me it was Ronaldinho. My Dad would probably point to Garrincha or Jairzinho while my nephews run around in Neymar shirts.

So, when they largely wrote the book on world-class wide men, it feels a bit weird when the Brazilian top flight decides to go shopping in the Championship for one.

Yet, that's exactly what Flamengo did this summer.

The Club World Cup side put in a £5m offer for Albion's Mikey Johnston which was duly accepted.

Eyebrows were raised at the deal itself but not necessarily at Albion's acceptance of it.

Johnston had slightly flattered to deceive during the 2024-25 season with just eight goal contributions, and many fans were questioning whether his seven goals in 15 games on loan the previous year was just a flash in the pan.

Perhaps that is why Flamengo ultimately backed out of the deal, leaving Johnston to enjoy Sandwell instead of Rio.

However,...