Ireland boss Hallgrimsson may have to pencil in a few scouting trips to Brazil
According to reports in England, the Boys in Green star is the subject of a formal approach by the current Brasileiro Serie A leaders.
Johnston joined the Baggies permanently from Celtic last summer after impressing during a loan spell in the latter half of the 2023/24 campaign.
He scored seven goals in 20 appearances in all competitions during that spell, and that was enough to convince West Brom chiefs to make the move a long-term one.
However, just one season into a four-year contract, the Glasgow-born winger could be on the move once again.
According to The Express & Star, Flamengo have already a formal approach and West Brom are open to the possibility of losing the 26-year-old.
While this would represent a step into the unknown, Johnston has taken bold moves in the past. During his time at Celtic, he went on loan to Portuguese side Vitória de Guimarães.
While there, he played 31 times and scored three goals.
Flamengo are managed by former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luís, a 44-time capped former Brazil international.
They are currently riding high in the Brazilian top-flight, with 24 points from their opening 11 games. Second-placed Cruzeiro are just behind them on goal-difference.
Johnston scored three goals in 41 appearances for West Brom last season, while he made five assists.
He has two goals in 15 caps for Ireland so far. The former Scotland underage international made the switch under Stephen Kenny and his debut came in March 2023 in a 3-2 friendly win against Latvia.
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