Crystal Palace have moved to the front of the queue to sign Tottenham Hotspur forward Brennan Johnson after finalising a £35 million deal with the North London club. The proposed transfer would set a new record fee for the Selhurst Park side.
The Eagles have pushed aggressively to secure the Welsh international’s signature this month, seeking to bolster an attacking line depleted by the absence of Ismaïla Sarr at the Africa Cup of Nations and a demanding fixture schedule. However, their agreement with Spurs does not guarantee the move, as significant competition has emerged.
AFC Bournemouth are now prepared to match Palace’s financial offer, viewing Johnson as a potential successor to Antoine Semenyo, who is poised for a big-money switch to Manchester City. The 24-year-old Johnson is now considering his options, with a decision anticipated shortly.
Despite arriving at Tottenham from Nottingham Forest for £47.5 million in 2023 and finishing as their top scorer last season, Johnson has found consistent starts hard to come under manager Thomas Frank this campaign. His limited role has prompted the search for more regular first-team football elsewhere.
Should Johnson depart, Tottenham are expected to be active in the final days of the transfer window, with several young attacking talents across Europe already under consideration as potential replacements.