Crystal Palace are on the verge of completing a significant summer transfer coup, with Tottenham Hotspur forward Brennan Johnson scheduled to undergo the first part of his medical on Thursday night.
Deal Agreed After Positive Glasner Talks
The Wales international has moved a significant step closer to sealing a £35 million switch to Selhurst Park. This follows positive and decisive talks between the player and Palace manager Oliver Glasner on Thursday, which convinced Johnson of the project after some initial hesitation.
Spurs granted permission for these discussions, paving the way for the 24-year-old to become Palace's priority target for the window. The South London club accelerated negotiations after learning, somewhat surprisingly, that Tottenham were open to selling their leading scorer from last season, who netted 18 goals.
Race Against Time for Newcastle Clash
Palace officials are now working against the clock with the hope of registering Johnson in time for him to be available for selection against Newcastle United on Sunday. The completion of his medical, which is set to continue on Friday, is the final major hurdle.
The deal represents a notable piece of business for Palace, who have acted swiftly to secure a player Tottenham signed from Nottingham Forest for £47.5 million just last September. Johnson's time at Spurs was highlighted by a memorable moment: scoring the winning goal in their Europa League final triumph over Manchester United in Bilbao last May.
What This Move Means for Both Clubs
For Crystal Palace, this acquisition signals a major statement of intent under Glasner, bringing in a proven Premier League attacker with pace and goal-scoring pedigree. For Tottenham, the decision to sell a key asset from the previous campaign marks a strategic shift, allowing funds to be reinvested into Ange Postecoglou's squad.
The successful completion of the medical will finalise one of the early headline transfers of the summer window, providing a significant boost to Palace's attacking options as they look to build on a strong finish to the last season.
