In search of regular starts, Tottenham winger Brennan Johnson could depart Thomas Frank’s squad in the January transfer window.
The Welsh international was a vital part of Ange Postecoglou’s plans last term, scoring 18 goals in 51 matches, including the winner in Tottenham’s Europa League triumph over Manchester United.
Since Spurs signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham, though, Johnson has lost his place on the right flank, only starting four of their last 13 top-flight matches.
As a result, Johnson could leave Tottenham in January, and a Premier League rival have already shown an interest in his signature.
Crystal Palace have shortlisted Brennan Johnson
According to The Telegraph’s Mike McGrath, Crystal Palace have shortlisted the Spurs speedster as a potential option to rival Ismaila Sarr.
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Oliver Glasner is looking to beef out his attacking options, arguably seeing the 24-year-old as the perfect player to flourish in his counter-attacking system.
The report doesn’t say whether the Tottenham hierarchy are willing to sell Johnson midway through the season, although the player could prefer a switch to South London.
Johnson would have more opportunities to start for the Eagles, and with them challenging for Champions League qualification, the project is appealing.
Tottenham already looking for Johnson replacement
Spurs signed Johnson for around £47.5million and would arguably be looking to recoup most of, if not all of what they paid Nottingham Forest in 2023.
The Welsh international sees his contract expire in June 2028, so whilst Tottenham are under no pressure to sell, their January transfer plans suggest they could sanction his exit.
Tottenham have been linked with RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, the exciting, teenage winger who is currently lighting up the Bundesliga.
Diomande could move ahead of Johnson in the pecking order, while links to Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman could also spell bad news for the Frenchman.
So, if Spurs do manage to sign someone early in the window, then it wouldn’t be a shock to see Johnson leave the club.