'His touch is sensational' - West Brom legend wants Super Eagles striker to stay at Baggies

West Brom legend Andy Johnson has expressed his hope that Super Eagles striker Josh Maja will remain at The Hawthorns beyond the summer, describing him as the most complete forward currently at the club.

Maja joined the Baggies from Bordeaux in the summer of 2023, penning a three-year contract that is set to expire at the end of this month.

However, the future of the 27-year-old remains unresolved after the Baggies confirmed in their mid-May retained list that he had been offered a new contract.

However, there has been no official update on whether Maja has accepted the terms or is set to move on ahead of next season.

Johnson, who enjoyed a distinguished spell at West Brom, was full of praise for the striker’s technical quality and overall influence in attack.

Speaking to the Express and Star, via Football League World, Johnson stated: "Would I like Josh to stay? Of course I would.

"He links up the play better than anyone at the football club, between the midfield and the strikers. His touch nine times out of ten is sensational; he can flip balls in behind.

"He really does spot it. If he gets a partnership with a winger who stands the ball up for him, he can attack it, and he'll get goals."

Maja scored three goals in his final nine appearances for West Brom last season, taking his overall tally for the club to 22 goal involvements in 81 matches.