Crystal Palace are on the verge of completing a significant transfer coup, with Tottenham Hotspur forward Brennan Johnson scheduled for the first part of his medical on Thursday night.
Deal Agreed After Positive Talks
The Wales international held what have been described as positive discussions with Palace manager Oliver Glasner on Thursday. This came after Tottenham granted permission for the talks to take place. Reports indicate Johnson, who had some initial reservations about the move, was ultimately convinced by the project presented by the Eagles' boss.
The clubs have agreed a fee in the region of £35 million for the 24-year-old attacker. Palace accelerated their pursuit after learning, somewhat surprisingly, that Spurs were open to selling their leading scorer from last season.
Race Against Time for Weekend Debut
Selhurst Park officials are working against the clock with the hope that Johnson's transfer can be formally registered by Friday, following the completion of his medical. If successful, this would make him eligible to feature for his new club in their Premier League fixture against Newcastle United on Sunday.
Palace had identified Johnson as their priority target for this transfer window, a pursuit first revealed by Daily Mail Sport earlier this week. The move represents a notable shift for the player, who only joined Tottenham from Nottingham Forest in September 2023 for £47.5 million.
A Proven Goal Threat
Johnson's credentials are clear. He netted 18 goals in all competitions for Spurs last term, finishing as their top scorer. He also etched his name into Tottenham folklore by scoring the winning goal in their Europa League final triumph over Manchester United in Bilbao last May.
This potential transfer marks a major statement of intent from Crystal Palace under Oliver Glasner, as they look to build a squad capable of challenging higher up the Premier League table. For Tottenham, it represents a strategic decision to move on a valuable asset for a significant fee just a year after his arrival.
