Brennan Johnson: Crystal Palace hold medical to sign Tottenham winger in £35m transfer
Brennan Johnson has agreed to join Spurs from Palace
Crystal Palace are on the verge of signing Tottenham winger Brennan Johnson for £35 million after the Wales international agreed to the move on Thursday, with final medical checks set to take place on Friday.
The 24-year-old is set to be named in Palace’s squad for their trip to Newcastle on Sunday (15:00 GMT) in a deal that would add attacking depth to Oliver Glasner’s squad as the Eagles balance their domestic campaign with playing in the Conference League.
The fee would represent the fourth-largest sale in Tottenham’s history, behind Gareth Bale, Harry Kane and Kyle Walker.
Brennan Johnson: Palace seal transfer with Spurs
Johnson ended 2024/25 as Tottenham’s leading scorer with 18 goals in 51 appearances across all competitions, but his role had diminished since Thomas Frank’s appointment as manager in June, starting six of Spurs’ 17 league games this season.
Tottenham’s attacking options have increased, particularly following the arrival of Mohammed Kudus, who has largely displaced Johnson on the right wing.
Dejan Kulusevski has also been used mainly in that position, although the Sweden international has not featured 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 £47.5m and registered five goals and 11 assists in his debut season under Ange Postecoglou, helping the club qualify for the Europa League.
During a standout 2024/25 campaign, Johnson’s five Europa League goals included the winner in the final as Tottenham beat Manchester United to lift 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 had been one of the clubs hoping to sign Johnson if he had turned down Palace, according to Sky Sports News.