Softfootball understands that Crystal Palace and Bournemouth have each been in contact with Tottenham Hotspur to ask in regards to the scenario round Brennan Johnson. It’s not simply background noise anymore. The curiosity is actual, as reported by Fabrizio Romano by way of his official X account.
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Crystal Palace and Bournemouth each approached Spurs to ask for Brennan Johnson deal situations. Johnson may depart Tottenham within the January switch window.
Johnson, who final featured for Tottenham for simply 5 minutes in the membership’s 1-0 victory in opposition to Crystal Palace, has not fairly discovered his place beneath new Spurs boss Thomas Frank.
After his wonderful final season efficiency, together with scoring the Europa League remaining successful purpose in opposition to Manchester United, issues have slowed down. This season, he’s began simply six Premier League video games.
Crystal Palace are reportedly main the chase. The membership are able to go in at round £35 million and have already spoken to Spurs about how a deal may look. Johnson is seen as somebody who may carry Palace’s assault, particularly together with his tempo and skill to play throughout the entrance line. There’s a perception he’d slot in effectively beneath Oliver Glasner.
What makes it barely unusual is that Glasner is anticipated to go away on the finish of the season, having chosen to not lengthen his deal past June 2026. Nonetheless, Palace aren’t standing nonetheless. They’re ninth within the league proper now, simply three factors off the highest 4, and there’s a sense they need to push whereas they’ll.
Bournemouth are watching carefully, too. Their curiosity is tied to Antoine Semenyo, whose £65 million launch clause turns into lively on January 1. With Manchester Metropolis now main that race to signal him, Bournemouth are making ready for all times with out him.
Johnson is without doubt one of the names on their checklist, though their transfer is claimed to be extra cautious than Palace’s.
Tottenham, for his or her half, aren’t determined to promote. The membership values Johnson at round £50 million, although there’s an understanding they may settle for barely much less, particularly if it helps fund new signings. Spurs are already attacking choices elsewhere.
For Johnson, the timing issues. With the 2026 World Cup arising, sitting on the bench isn’t best. He’s beneath contract till 2028, earns about £125,000 every week, and has 27 objectives and 18 assists in 106 appearances for Spurs. Nonetheless, he hasn’t been concerned in a purpose since November. That quiet spell would possibly simply be what pushes a transfer by.
