Brennan Johnson, the 24-year-old Welsh winger, has agreed to a £35 million move from Tottenham Hotspur to Crystal Palace. The transfer, which would rank as Tottenham's fourth-largest sale ever, includes a medical scheduled for Friday following his agreement on Thursday. Johnson is expected to bolster Palace's attacking options as they juggle Premier League duties and Conference League commitments.
Brennan Johnson, Tottenham Hotspur's leading scorer in the 2024/25 season with 18 goals across 51 appearances, is poised to depart the club after his role diminished under new manager Thomas Frank, appointed in June. Starting only six of Tottenham's 17 league games this season, Johnson has been overshadowed by arrivals like Mohammed Kudus on the right wing, while Dejan Kulusevski, who has occupied that position, remains sidelined following knee surgery in May.
The 24-year-old Wales international progressed through Nottingham Forest's academy, where he topped the scoring charts during their 2021/22 promotion to the Premier League. He joined Tottenham in September 2023 for £47.5 million, contributing five goals and 11 assists in his debut campaign under Ange Postecoglou, which secured Europa League qualification. Johnson's standout 2024/25 included five Europa League goals, culminating in the winner during Tottenham's victory over Manchester United in the final—their first trophy in 17 years.
This season, he has featured in 22 matches across competitions, netting four goals while operating on both flanks. Crystal Palace, managed by Oliver Glasner, aims to enhance their attacking depth with the signing ahead of their Sunday trip to Newcastle United at 15:00 GMT. The deal, if completed, trails only the sales of Gareth Bale, Harry Kane, and Kyle Walker in Tottenham's transfer history. Bournemouth had shown interest as a potential alternative, per reports.
