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Interest in Brennan Johnson continues to gather pace, with more Premier League clubs now monitoring the Tottenham forward as uncertainty grows around his future in north London.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Brennan Johnson is a man who has been attracting interest over the last couple of weeks, with a host of Premier League clubs expressing interest in signing the wide forward.

We reported earlier today that Crystal Palace have already agreed a deal worth £35m with Tottenham forJohnson, who grabbed the most goals for Spurs last season.

However, it was claimed that while both clubs have reached an agreement, any potential move is entirely up to the Welshman, who has struggled for game time at Tottenham.

Palace are far from the only interested club ahead of the January window. Aston Villa have already made contact about Brennan Johnson, while Bournemouth, Brentford, and Ipswich Town are all also keen.

Everton and Sunderland join race for Tottenham star Brennan Johnson

According to Fabrizio Romano, two other English sides have now joined the race for the Tottenham star, who is set to be available at a significant discount.

Spurs signed Johnson for £47.5m a few summers ago and are now reported to be open to offloading him for £35m, a fee many fans are not best pleased with.

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Providing an update on the situation, Romano explained that an agreement is already in place with Crystal Palace, while other clubs have also made contact.

He claims that the agreement in principle between Palace and Tottenham for Johnson is for £33.5m. However, Bournemouth are ready to pay the same fee.

Sunderland and Everton have also joined the race and called in the last 24 hours. Johnson is now set to make a decision, but he is expected to leave in January.

What the growing interest means for Spurs

This now leaves Spurs in the driving seat, given the level of interest in the 24-year-old wide man, and it will be interesting to see how things play out.

Tottenham will remember how Crystal Palace stalled a move for Eze, only to sell him at a higher price when London rivals Arsenal came knocking.

Tottenham Hotspur have struck an agreement with Crystal Palace regarding Brennan Johnson, and the club have identified one of the most exciting young wingers in Europe as a replacement for the Wales international.

The speculation linking Johnson with a move to Selhurst Park has intensified, with the Tottenham winger now thought to be edging closer to a transfer.

In fact, over the last 24 hours, reports have indicated that Spurs have agreed a £35m deal with Palace for the winger, who has started just six Premier League games under Thomas Frank this term.

A lot of Tottenham fans think Spurs are selling Brennan Johnson too cheaply, and it has now emerged that the Lilywhites have identified an expensive replacement for Johnson.

Spurs identify Bundesliga starlet as Brennan Johnson replacement

A new report in BBC Sport has backed up the claim about Spurs and the Eagles striking a £35m agreement for the Wales international.

The outlet says that Brennan Johnson is now set to decide whether he wants to make the move to South London, with the winger set for talks over his future in the next 48 hours.

It is revealed that should the former Nottingham Forest agree to a departure, Tottenham could push ahead with a move for RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande.

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Diomande, who has a £87m release clause at Leipzig, has been one of the most exciting wingers on show in the Bundesliga this season, with six goals and three assists in 14 league outings.

Tottenham will face intense competition for Yan Diomande

The Lilywhites would not just have to contend with the Leipzig man’s huge release clause but also face intense competition for his signature.

Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and PSG are also said to be following Diomande’s situation, making it a difficult deal for Spurs to complete.

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to sell Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace, but another Premier League club is looking to hijack the £35m deal.

Brennan Johnson looks to be nearing an exit from Tottenham Hotspur after failing to make an impression under Thomas Frank.

It has recently been confirmed that Spurs have agreed to sell Johnson to Crystal Palace for a fee £12.5m below the figure the winger was originally signed for.

This has caused unrest among elements of the Tottenham fanbase, with some convinced Johnson is worth more than the £35m fee which Crystal Palace will pay.

Bournemouth could match Crystal Palace’s bid for Brennan Johnson

Although Crystal Palace have had a bid accepted, it is up to Johnson to determine where his future lies, and he could soon have a second option.

According to The Guardian, Bournemouth are set to match Palace’s offer for Johnson, as he has been identified as a potential replacement for Antoine Semenyo. The Ghanaian winger is expected to join Manchester City, leaving a vacancy in their first team.

Aston Villa, Brentford and Everton are other clubs to have been linked with Johnson, but no approaches have been made at this point.

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Johnson would have big boots to fill at Bournemouth

Should Johnson choose to join Bournemouth, he will arrive as a direct replacement for a player who has been one of the best forwards in the Premier League this season.

However, a move to Palace would see him play in a similar role to the one Eberechi Eze fulfilled before he departed last summer.

This means Johnson will face pressure wherever he goes if he leaves Tottenham. However, the man of the hour in Bilbao will surely back himself to be successful no matter which team he chooses to join.

Spurs return to Premier League action with a tricky trip to west London on the horizon, as Thomas Frank looks to build momentum against familiar opposition. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Brentford.

Thomas Frank will be hoping his side can make it two wins on the bounce when they return to Premier League action once more against Brentford.

The last time the two sides met, it was Spurs who came out on top at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium thanks to goals from Richarlison and Xavi Simons.

The Bees, however, will be hoping to get one over their former manager, Thomas Frank, when he visits the G-tech this week.

When and where Brentford vs Tottenham takes place

Brentford will host Tottenham Hotspur at the G-tech Stadium on Thursday, 1 January 2026, with kick-off set for 20:00 (UK time).

How to watch Brentford vs Tottenham in the Premier League

Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League.

Spurs and Brentford team news

In terms of team news, the Africa Cup of Nations continues, and with Pape Matar Sarr away with the Senegal national team, he remains unavailable for this clash.

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Spurs were handed a major boost last time out against Crystal Palace, as Kota Takai and Radu Dragusin made the bench after extended periods out, with the latter getting his first minutes off the bench since January.

Bergvall is also a doubt for this clash after having been forced off following a knock against Crystal Palace.

Meanwhile, Destiny Udogie remains unavailable due to a hamstring problem, Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski are still sidelined, James Maddison is not expected back until next year, and Yves Bissouma is out with no confirmed return date.

Brentford, on the other hand, have several injury concerns heading into the fixture, with Sepp van den Berg a doubt after picking up a knock, Fabio Carvalho ruled out for the season with a cruciate ligament injury, and Joshua Dasilva continuing his recovery from an injury.

Spurs Web prediction for Tottenham vs Brentford

Spurs did not have it easy against Crystal Palace last time out, as Frank’s side needed to dig deep to secure a result away from home.

That away form could once more prove important for Tottenham as they take on an in-form Brentford side, who put four past Bournemouth last weekend.

If Tottenham give away as many chances as they did against Palace, the Bees could punish Frank’s side.

Alan Shearer has included two Tottenham players in his Premier League team of the week following their narrow 1-0 away win at Crystal Palace.

Tottenham Hotspur went into Sunday’s trip to Selhurst Park knowing the pressure on Thomas Frank was high, after back-to-back league defeats against Nottingham Forest and Liverpool.

While the performance itself did little to answer any long-term questions, the result and the 3 points mattered far more, especially against a side that completed a league double over Spurs last season.

Palace had the better of large spells, yet it was Tottenham who struck first, even if Richarlison’s early finish was ruled out by VAR for offside.

The Brazilian was involved again just before half-time though, turning provider for Archie Gray, whose goal ultimately settled the contest.

Another Richarlison effort was chalked off later on, but Spurs held firm, helped by encouraging late cameos from Wilson Odobert and Joao Palhinha, to secure a clean sheet and preserve the best away record in the Premier League heading into the end of 2025.

Alan Shearer thinks Kevin Danso was key for Tottenham

Premier League all-time top scorer Alan Shearer named his team of the week for matchday 18, and the former Newcastle United striker made room for two Tottenham players following their win in South London.

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One of those was Kevin Danso, a player who has largely had to settle for a supporting role this season. His afternoon could have unravelled early on after picking up a yellow card inside five minutes, an incident that was not far away from becoming something far worse.

From there, however, the Austrian defender grew into the game, finishing with 20 defensive contributions, including 3 tackles, a block and 16 clearances, the highest tally by any defender across the Premier League this week.

Writing on the official Premier League website, Shearer said, “A very solid game. Helped the visitors keep a first away clean sheet since October.”

Archie Gray earns praise after unforgettable first Premier League goal

Shearer also included Archie Gray in his four-man midfield, alongside Ryan Cherki, Martin Odegaard and Florian Wirtz.

Beyond scoring the winner, Gray played a key role in maintaining Tottenham’s defensive shape, even if he did not see as much of the ball as you would typically expect from a central midfielder, but the 19-year-old repeatedly found himself in the right areas inside his own box, clearing loose balls and cutting out through passes at important moments.

On Gray, Shearer wrote, “Scored his first ever senior goal and, better yet, it proved to be the winner. He will never forget this moment.”

Tottenham supporters have been quick to voice their opinions after fresh reports suggest a significant first-team player could be edging closer to a move away from north London.

Tottenham Hotspur could be busy in the winter window, which is only a couple of days from opening, as incomings and outgoings could be making their way in and out of north London.

Brennan Johnson is one player who has attracted interest in the weeks leading up to the winter window, with several Premier League clubs reported to have shown interest in signing the Welshman permanently.

Fresh reports now claim that Johnson is edging closer to a move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with David Ornstein stating that Crystal Palace have reached an agreement with Tottenham over a deal to sign Brennan Johnson.

It is also claimed that a move will be subject to the 24-year-old agreeing to it, while the fee is said to be approaching £35m.

Tottenham fans react to Brennan Johnson exit reports

Spurs fans have now caught wind of the latest update, and many are not too satisfied with the piece of business being discussed between the two London clubs.

Reacting to the reported fee, one Tottenham supporter said: “Horrendous business. Should be £45m minimum. 20 G/A plus Europa League winner.”

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Another added: “No, diabolical business, a c. 25 per cent loss on last season’s top scorer and scorer of the winner in a Euro final. Other clubs would sell him for a £10m profit.”

Meanwhile, others believe it is the right sort of business. One Tottenham fan commented: “Yes, actually our best sale in a long time tbh,”

Another added: “Incredible, he is way off the standard required.” A further reaction read: “Yes 100 per cent, need to move players on, he is not good enough,” with one more stating: “Yes. Was never worth £50m.”

Other Tottenham supporters were not best pleased with the reported price, with one fan stating: “We are so bad at selling. How does he get 20+ G/A in a season and get sold for 30 per cent less than we bought him for.”

What a Brennan Johnson sale could mean for Spurs

Brennan Johnson remains something of a cult hero at Tottenham after his goal back in May in Bilbao, Spain, which gave Spurs their first piece of silverware in 17 years.

However, it is clear that under Thomas Frank, he is far down the pecking order, even after his flurry of goals last season.

Spurs were once in the race for Semenyo, showing their intent to strengthen their wide areas, and now, with a £100m cash injection and a possible £30m addition from a potential Johnson sale, the transfer reserve appears to be growing.

Many fans will now hope Tottenham move on to sign a world-class player in that position as the club looks to compete again.

Tottenham Hotspur have come to a final decision on whether to sell Brennan Johnson, but there is one factor which could prevent a move from taking place.

Brennan Johnson is yet to start a Premier League match since the 2-2 draw with Newcastle at the beginning of the month.

The winger has only played 47 minutes of football since this point, five of which came in Tottenham Hotspur’s recent 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace.

Therefore it is no surprise that Johnson has been linked with a move away from Spurs and one report has revealed Crystal Palace want to sign the Wales international in January.

Tottenham have agreed to sell Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace

According to The Athletic, Crystal Palace have now had a bid accepted by Tottenham which is believed to be approaching £35m.

Other clubs remain interested in signing Johnson, but Palace are the first to agree a deal with Tottenham Hotspur.

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Johnson still holds the power to decide where his future lies and he has the option to reject a move to the South London based club.

Crystal Palace would be a good destination for Johnson

Although Spurs recently got the better of Palace, they are a team who appear to be heading in the right direction.

The Eagles are the reigning champions of the FA Cup and the Community Shield and despite a dip in form, they still sit in the top half of the Premier League table.

Johnson does not have a long-term future at Tottenham and so he should seriously consider making the switch to Crystal Palace, where he could become a first-team starter again.

Brennan Johnson has been linked with a move away from Tottenham Hotspur and one club could be ready to launch a bid when the January transfer window opens.

Brennan Johnson has had to endure a number of setbacks already across the first half of the season. The Wales international saw his usual position claimed by Mohammed Kudus, forcing him to play on the left wing.

Maintaining his place on the left has also proved to be an issue, with Wilson Odobert seemingly preferred. In fact, even Randal Kolo Muani, who is naturally a striker, started over Johnson last Sunday against Crystal Palace.

However, Thomas Frank has claimed Johnson is still an important player to Tottenham Hotspur, despite his lack of starts.

Crystal Palace want to win the race to sign Brennan Johnson from Tottenham

Crystal Palace are one of the teams most heavily linked with Johnson and according to the Daily Mail, the Eagles could swoop early in January to secure the winger.

Johnson himself is in no rush to leave Tottenham, but he has been frustrated by his lack of starts. This will leave Palace feeling like a deal is achievable, as they discuss an offer of around £35m.

Spurs could listen to considerable offers for Johnson in order to allow spending on new signings and Palace are the most likely team to get a deal done next month.

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Spurs have received plenty of interest in Johnson

Bournemouth have also explored the possibility of signing Johnson as an Antoine Semenyo replacement, but their attention is divided as Leicester City’s Abdul Fatawu is an option too.

Everton and Aston Villa are said to be fellow admiriers of the man of the goalscorer in Bilbao, but both clubs are unlikely to make a move to sign him before the summer. This means the race for Johnson is Crystal Palace’s to lose.

Kevin Danso has now highlighted two key qualities he believes Tottenham Hotspur need if they are to build on their latest victory over Crystal Palace.

Thomas Frank had to ring the changes in Tottenham Hotspur’s last Premier League game against London rivals Crystal Palace.

Kevin Danso and Lucas Bergvall came into the starting XI in place of suspended Cristian Romero and Xavi Simons following their sending off against Liverpool in gameweek 17.

However, it was Danso who impressed by standing his ground against Jean-Philippe Mateta and helping Tottenham keep a clean sheet as they secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Oliver Glasner’s side.

Kevin Danso on Tottenham character after Palace win

Reflecting on the physical challenge posed by Palace and his individual duel with Mateta, Danso spoke about the demands of the contest and the satisfaction of coming out on top.

Speaking after the match, he told the official Tottenham channel: “Games like this are always tough. I relish games like that, opponents like that – it has proved over the last few years how much of a good striker he is.

“I am just happy it went our way today, we kept the clean sheet and managed to stop him from scoring.

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“It is always the goal for us defenders to keep the ball as far away as possible from our goal and try and keep the clean sheet, and we did that today.

“I think it has given us a lot of confidence, the way we have performed in some of the games over the past few weeks.

“The results are not always going our way, but I think we showed the character and the togetherness we have. Sometimes we have to grind out results like we did today and I feel once we hit that step and we learn to do that consistently, we will be a real tough force.”

What Spurs must build on next

Indeed, being able to grind out results is vital in the Premier League, where every side is capable of beating the other.

However, Spurs need to ensure that grinding out results does not become a regular theme, as it has been for much of the season, where they are often forced into playing on the back foot by their opponent.

Undoubtedly, the result remains important, and the focus now will be on building on this performance and bringing more consistency to their play.

Daniel Levy has spoken publicly for the first time since leaving Tottenham Hotspur, reflecting on his time at the club and the wider impact of his work following recent recognition in the United Kingdom’s New Year Honours list.

Tottenham Hotspur have since moved on from former chairman Daniel Levy, who was at the helm in north London for 24 years.

The former chairman’s on-pitch decisions were not always met with praise by Tottenham supporters, but it is his off-the-field work that continues to earn him recognition.

During his time in north London, Levy carried out significant work within the local community, setting up the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation – the club’s official charitable body – in 2006.

He also opened the state-of-the-art Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in April 2019, a ground that has now been the club’s home for almost seven years, bringing jobs and economic activity to the area.

Daniel Levy awarded CBE after Tottenham exit

In recognition of that work, The Athletic have reported that Daniel Levy has now been awarded a CBE in the United Kingdom’s New Year Honours list.

The CBE, which stands for Commander of the Order of the British Empire, is awarded to individuals in recognition of their contribution to public life in the United Kingdom and ranks above both an OBE and an MBE.

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Speaking after receiving the honour, Levy reflected on the collective effort behind the work carried out during his time at the club, while acknowledging the role of those around him.

He said: “The positive change we were able to achieve would not have been possible without the passion, dedication and hard work of so many people at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, together with our community partners, who shared a belief in the power of sport to transform lives.”

Levy reflects on Tottenham Hotspur legacy

Levy also used the opportunity to speak more broadly about what Tottenham Hotspur has meant to him personally, and the importance he placed on the club’s role within the local community during his tenure.

Expanding on his legacy and the impact he hoped the club would leave behind, Levy said: “Tottenham Hotspur has always been more than a football club to me.

“It is part of the fabric of the local community, and I am immensely proud of the role we have played in helping to regenerate the area through our initiatives in education, employment, health and social inclusion.

“While our stadium development and on-pitch results often took the headlines, I hope that my legacy will be the positive and lasting impact we have made on the lives of people in Tottenham and beyond.

“Football clubs have a unique role to play in their local community and at Tottenham Hotspur we always took this responsibility very seriously.”