Palace agree £35m move with Tottenham

Crystal Palace have reached a £35m deal in principle with Tottenham to sign Brennan Johnson, although this decision remains subject to the player’s final decision on his future.

The 24-year-old Welsh winger, who is attracting interest from elsewhere before the transfer window opens in January, would add further attacking depth to Oliver Glasner’s squad as Palace balance their domestic campaign by playing in the Conference League.

The deal would also be the fourth biggest sale in Tottenham’s history, behind Gareth Bale, Harry Kane and Kyle Walker, although Johnson is no longer considered part of manager Thomas Frank’s long-term plans.

Brennan Johnson: Palace agrees move with Spurs

Palace’s interest in Johnson is well established, with Athletics reporting on December 26 that he was the club’s top target in the January market.

Johnson finished the 2024/25 season as Tottenham’s top scorer with 18 goals in 51 matches in all competitions, but his role has diminished since the arrival of Frank in June, starting six of Spurs’ 17 league matches this season.

Tottenham’s attacking options have increased, particularly following the arrival of Mohammed Kudus, who has largely replaced Johnson on the right wing.

Dejan Kulusevski has also been used primarily in this position, although the Sweden international has not played since May after undergoing knee surgery.

Johnson progressed through Nottingham Forest’s academy and top-scored as the club won promotion to the Premier League in 2021/22.

Brennan Johnson Stats

The former England youth international joined Spurs in September 2023 in a deal worth £47.5 million and registered five goals and 11 assists in his first season under Ange Postecoglou, helping the club qualify for the Europa League.

During a remarkable 2024/25 campaign, Johnson’s five Europa League goals included the winner in the final as Tottenham beat Manchester United to win their first trophy in 17 years.

He has made 22 appearances in all competitions this season, operating on both flanks and scoring four goals.

Bournemouth are among the clubs hoping to sign Johnson if he does not join Palace, according to Sky Sports News.