Tottenham Hotspur’s Carabao Cup exit on Wednesday night brought more criticism to the door of Brennan Johnson, and fans are now ready for the Welsh winger to be sold.
Since joining Tottenham in the summer of 2023, Brennan Johnson has scored a lot of goals, and some very, very important ones at that.
Most notably, his scrappy effort was the difference between Spurs and Man United in last season’s Europa League final. Whatever happens, Johnson will go down in history as one of the key factors in ending Tottenham’s long wait for a trophy.
However, supporters are tired of Johnson’s wasteful wing play and poor decision-making. He was particularly guilty again this week against Newcastle United, so will the club finally make the bold call to let him go?
How Tottenham and Thomas Frank feel about Brennan Johnson
To get the inside scoop on what the future may hold for Johnson, TBR Football spoke exclusively to Graeme Bailey, who told us there is still a chance for the Welshman to keep his place at Spurs despite the club looking at alternative options.
Bailey said: “Brennan Johnson is determined that he has a future at Spurs and can convince Thomas Frank that he can be a key player for him. We understand Frank likes Johnson and believes he is capable of playing at a high level but the consistency factor is a worry.
“Like with the whole Spurs squad, Frank is getting to grips with how he sees it going forward, what work needs to be done. The fact Spurs are still in the market for another wide player may be an indication that Johnson has work to do to convince Frank that he has a long-term future.”
This is not the first time Brennan Johnson has annoyed fans with his mistakes in games, but with two months to go until the January transfer window, it sounds like the 24-year-old does need to improve if he is to remain in Frank’s plans.
Players linked to Spurs who could replace Brennan Johnson
In the summer, Spurs fans wanted Ademola Lookman, who would no doubt be a replacement for Johnson.
Tottenham have long been linked with Antoine Semenyo, too, but the chances of him leaving Bournemouth in January are slim.
Meanwhile, Iliman Ndiaye is the latest to catch the eye after an impressive display against Spurs. In that game at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Ndiaye played on the right wing, which is not his favoured role, but one he still excelled in.