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Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement for Matilda Nilden to join from BK Hacken in January 2026, subject to international clearance and work permit.

The 21-year-old Sweden youth international has agreed a long-term contract and will wear the number 14 shirt.

Nilden said: "I'm so excited and really happy to be here. I think this is the right step for me because the club wants to develop players and I feel they have a clear plan for me.

"I'm young and this feels like the next step in my career. I've spoken to Martin [Ho] and Andy [Rogers] - and I really liked our conversations. They like the way I play and that gave me a good feeling. I've watched the English league for many years, and it has always been a dream to play here. To now be at Spurs is really special."

Head Coach Martin Ho added: "Matilda is an exciting attacking player with the ability to operate as a winger on both sides. She plays with pace, bravery and intent, and has the qualities to consistently impact games in the final third.

"She is comfortable receiving in wide areas, attacking 1v1 situations and making decisive movements in behind. Matilda has significant potential, and we believe this environment will allow her attacking instincts, decision-making and end product to develop to an even higher level."

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We asked for your views on Brennan Johnson after Tottenham agreed a deal to sell the forward to Crystal Palace

Here are some of your comments:

Gavin: Johnson will go down in folklore and in my mind is now a Spurs legend. But he was last season's top scorer at a club that lacked consistent goalscorers. The squad needs to be Frank's squad and if it means selling certain players, Johnson should be sold.

TP: It seems odd that Frank cannot find a position for a proven goalscorer when goals are hard to come by right now. Personally, I think he's an option up front instead of Richarlison or in the number 10.

Dan: Bit harsh on Johnson but we do not need to replace him with another winger. We have them in abundance, which is why we can sell him in the first place. We need a central midfielder that can control a game. First choice is Rodrigo Bentancur and whoever he's partnered with hardly ever get the better of the midfield battle. Priorities!

Andy: Sad to see him go but it's the right time to sell and get some money out of him. He just does not offer anything other than the back post tap-in, which Frank also isn't utilising this season. Forever a club legend for delivering the Europa League.

Mark: I think we should keep Brennan. He's been unlucky that Mohammed Kudus has come in in his position and done well but that's good for competition for places. He scored a lot of goals last season and can do so again given the game time though I'm not sure that can happen under Frank, unless Kudus gets an injury. It's always good to have good back-up and that's where Brennan comes in. Having said that, £35-40m would be a good price for him but only if we can get someone better to replace him.

Francis: Think it's time for Brennan to move on, if only for his own sake. He's not getting ahead of Kudu and Kulusevski is still to return. Always will have that winner in Spain to treasure.

Tottenham midfielder Brennan Johnson would be "a steal" for Crystal Palace if he was to complete a move in January.

Following reports on Tuesday a £35m deal had been agreed for the 24-year-old, with Johnson to make a decision once he has held talks about his future, BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast discussed the news.

"Knowing his dad, who I played with at Manchester United, David would have been saying: 'You need to play son, you need games and you need minutes'," ex-England striker Dion Dublin said.

"I like Palace as a football club. The way they are run, I think Steve Parish is a very good owner and he'll spend money where he needs to spend money.

"If they can get Brennan through the door, it's a huge plus point for them. He will make a difference and make Palace better."

Football statistician Statman Dave added: "What Johnson's done at Spurs is score goals. You can't deny that. [He was their] top scorer last season.

"That's the really weird thing. It's weird that he's not been a part of this team this season. Because at the start of the year when they were playing really well, pressing high, being aggressive, he was scoring goals and he's a different profile to a lot of their players.

"He's just a goalscorer. Look at his chance conversion over the past 365 days - scored a chance 36% of the time and that ranks him in the top 1% of players in Europe. He's very effective in that position.

"You think about Palace's system and Ismaila Sarr being that goalscorer from midfield, that's exactly what Brennan Johnson could do for them which will add such depth to their team. For £35m, that's a steal."

Former England striker Ellen White agreed and added: "It just seems strange to me why you would sell someone who was their top goalscorer last season. It just baffles me. Who is in that squad at the moment who will score that amount of goals?

"But it seems he doesn't feel loved. There might be some friction with the manager - he doesn't want to fit him in the system. So I wouldn't blame him at all for going to Palace and wanting to go play football under a manager that seems great - although we also don't know how long he [Oliver Glasner] is going to be there either."

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We asked for your views on Crystal Palace agreeing a £35m deal with Tottenham Hotspur for Brennan Johnson.

Here are some of your comments:

Larry: They wouldn't be committing £35m for Johnson if the manager and staff didn't think he would fit Glasner's system. He has played left side and right side and has a good scoring record.

Al: Would love to see us sign Johnson. A proven player who can play across the front line and, at 24, will only improve with playing time. If we can add a centre-back, right wing-back and a decent number nine, then we might get our season back on track.

Sean: Would be a good signing and good competition for Sarr, as he can often go missing during the odd game or two. However, we could do with a forward who knows how to put the ball in the back of the net!

Steve: This could be a great signing. He's energetic and an excellent player and would fit into the Palace mould under Glasner. Let's hope we sign him and a few more ASAP to kick-start the season again.

George: Brennan Johnson would be a good signing for Palace. Nowhere near as much media noise and pressure as there is at Spurs, so he will potentially thrive as he did at Nottingham Forest. Would give us additional options, allowing rotation up front.

Frank confirmed Brennan Johnson, for whom a fee has reportedly been agreed with Crystal Palace for him, has "trained well" and is expected to be "fully available to play" on Thursday.

Asked about the news stories, the Tottenham boss responded: "This is the third time I think I get that question, so there's rumours out there. In general, I will not comment on that. No matter if you want to sign or sell a player or get a staff member in or out, I have no interest in commenting either way."

He added: "Brennan is a very important player for us. Sometimes things change if another player comes in. Unfortunately, [Mohammed] Kudus came in for him and played on the right side. So it's been a little bit more tricky to get enough starts. Brennan has been a top professional."

On other team news, Frank also confirmed Lucas Bergvall is a "small doubt" but "quite possibly" available, while captain Cristian Romero will return from suspension. Any further punishment for the Spurs captain from the FA will be decided in January.

He reflected that 11 wins from 37 league matches in 2025 is "not the greatest record" and a "club of Tottenham's stature need to win more". However, he can only assess what he has been in charge of as he has been brought in for a "longer journey" and there is "no quick fix" to Spurs' situation.

On if he has given the club a shopping list for the January transfer window: "I can't highlight enough we are in the market, we're prepared [and] we're working. But I also think it's super important that every decision I take, or together with the other guys in terms of decision-making, is for the future of the club. There's no reason to sign a player if you don't think it's for the future of the club."

On his first return to the Gtech Stadium since he left to join Spurs in the summer, Frank said it is a match that "cannot be business as usual" and is "special": "I'm actually happy that I have those emotions because that means it meant something to me. The nine years I spent at Brentford, the fans, and especially the people that I work closely with, have a special place in my heart."

However, there is no room for sentiment on the night: "There's one job to do. I'm head coach for this fantastic club. I'm working night and day to do everything I can to improve the team and the club, and there's one aim - I want to win the football match. And then it's special to come back."

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to sell winger Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace for £35m.

However, the 24-year-old has yet to decide his preferred destination, with other potential suitors interested in his signature.

Johnson has scored 27 goals and registered 18 assists in 106 matches for Spurs - including hitting the winner in last season's Europa League final - but has started just six times in the Premier League under Thomas Frank.

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Brennan Johnson is set decide whether he wants to join Crystal Palace after the south London club agreed a £35m deal to sign the Tottenham attacker.

BBC Sport revealed on 18 December that the Eagles were advanced in their efforts to land the Wales international but decided not to make a formal move until after the two clubs faced each other in the Premier League on Sunday.

There is now an agreement between the clubs for Johnson to move across London.

However, the 24-year-old is yet to agree to join the Selhurst Park club.

Johnson is set for talks over his future in the next 48 hours, amid interest from other Premier League sides.

Tottenham are in the market for a new attacker this January which would limit Johnson's opportunities even more.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of BK Hacken defender Hanna Wijk on a long-term contract, subject to international clearance and work permit.

Wijk, 22, becomes the first signing of the transfer window for Martin Ho's side, who sit fifth in the WSL after six wins from their opening 11 matches.

The full-back, who has one cap for Sweden, has been with Hacken since she was 16-years-old and has made 107 appearances in total for the side since her debut in 2020.

"It feels great to be here, I got goosebumps when I put on the shirt," Wijk said.

"It has always been my dream to move abroad from Sweden and play in this league.

"I love the league and I watched it a lot from home, so I'm really looking forward to playing here in England, and also for Spurs."

Head coach Ho added: "Hanna was in demand across the market, and we are very pleased that she decided Tottenham Hotspur was the right club for the next stage of her career.

"Her choice speaks to the ambition of the project and the clarity of the pathway we are offering, and we are confident she will grow with us while helping raise the competitive standards of the group."