Tottenham Hotspur is reorganizing its attack, and Brennan Johnson (24, Tottenham) is increasingly likely to move to Crystal Palace.
British outlet TeamTalk reported on the 21st (Korea time) that "Crystal Palace is positively inclined to sign Johnson," adding, "Negotiations have progressed significantly. Personal terms are not a major obstacle."
Johnson is a player Tottenham brought in from Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2023 for £47.5 million (about 94 billion won). He is a versatile player who can play on the wing and in the center.
Last season he starred for Tottenham. He scored 18 goals in official competitions. He was the team's top scorer. In particular, he scored the winning goal against Manchester United in the Europa League final.
However, his presence disappeared as soon as the 2025-26 season opened. That is because he has not been chosen by Thomas Frank, who was appointed just before this season. He has started only six Premier League matches. As his time on the pitch has decreased, he has scored only two goals.
TeamTalk reported that "Tottenham is pursuing an overhaul of its attack," adding, "They are open to both a permanent transfer and a loan for Johnson." The transfer fee has already been set: at least £30 million (about 59.4 billion won) to £40 million (about 79.2 billion won).
Crystal Palace, under manager Oliver Glasner this season, continue to compete for places in European competitions. They are also juggling Conference League fixtures. They face the task of strengthening their attack. They judged they needed attacking players with speed and tactical understanding, and are keeping an eye on Johnson.
Johnson wants to move to secure playing time. His immediate goal is to sharpen his match fitness for the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup, which is approaching this summer. He is reportedly positive about a move. The Wales national team he belongs to is aiming to qualify for the World Cup finals through the playoffs.
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