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Everton retain hope of signing Tottenham forward Brennan Johnson despite widespread reports that he’s closing in on a move to Crystal Palace.

David Moyes is looking to be active in the January transfer window as he aims to improve his squad following a decent first half of the Premier League campaign.

Everton’s 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Tuesday has propelled them up to eighth in the league standings after 19 games.

And ahead of the final 19 fixtures, Moyes now has the chance to add to his squad with the transfer window open.

Everton have Brennan Johnson hope as he’s ‘unsure’ on move

It’s been widely reported that Crystal Palace have an agreement in place to sign Tottenham forward Johnson for £35million.

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However, a new claim in the Daily Mail on Thursday says that the Wales international is “unsure about leaving” the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, despite the fact he’s not in Thomas Frank’s plans.

Everton have already been linked with Johnson, with Fabrizio Romano claiming in December that Sunderland and Bournemouth are also potential destinations for the 24-year-old.

Now, the Mail claims that while Moyes is prioritising deals for a new striker and right-back this month, Johnson’s availability has caught the eye.

The newspaper also claims on New Year’s Day that Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen is someone who has been discussed at Finch Farm’s offices, but his form this season hasn’t been great.

Ivan Toney is seemingly out of reach due to his wage demands, while Roma striker Artem Dovbyk is also an option and could be a more realistic one due to the Friedkins’ connection there.

Dwight McNeil is someone who’s wanted elsewhere. However, it is claimed that Moyes is “reluctant to sell the winger just now”.

Who else have Everton been linked with signing this January?

There have been a lot of names mentioned.

Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo and Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips have both been mentioned as potential midfield signings, as well as Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney.

Atletico Madrid’s England star Conor Gallagher is also someone apparently on Everton‘s radar.

However, as reported by the Mail, Moyes doesn’t seem to be prioritising additional midfielders this month.

According to BBC Sport, Everton are looking at Botafogo’s Vitinho to solve their right-back issues with Seamus Coleman injured and Nathan Patterson seemingly out of the picture.

Everton are keen on bringing Tottenham star Brennan Johnson to the Hill Dickinson Stadium this January.

David Moyes will be hoping to see Everton do some business in January, with the additionof a striker set to be the number one priority.

Neither Beto nor Thierno Barry have showcased their ability in the Premier League, with the Toffees among the lowest scorers in the division so far this season.

However, the Merseysiders are also looking to reinforce their wide options, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the Toffees have expressed an interest in signing Johnson.

Brennan Johnson named as new Everton target

Brennan Johnson, who was once linked with Everton, has become a bit-part player at Tottenham under Thomas Frank, with all signs now pointing towards an exit in January.

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Crystal Palace have already reached an agreement for his transfer, though several other clubs have also reported an interest.

Everton being one of them, according to Fabrizio Romano via his YouTube channel.

Sunderland and Bournemouth have also been named as potential destinations for the Wales international, who scored 9 times for Tottenham last season in all competitions.

His form in the previous campaign earned him plenty of plaudits, including from Bellamy, who praised the qualities that the 24-year-old has to offer.

Everton must go all out for Johnson after what Bellamy said

This season has been a bit of a write-off for Johnson, who simply hasn’t had the exposure to regular minutes that a winger usually needs to thrive.

However, in seasons prior to the current one, he has shone.

In both of his previous campaigns at Tottenham, the Wales international registered double figures for goals and assists.

Five of his 18 goals arrived in the Europa League, while the remaining 11 all arrived in the Premier League despite the fact that Tottenham finished 17th.

His form earned him plenty of praise, and Bellamy was the one shouting home about him more than anyone.

As quoted by the Independent, he said: “His high intensity is through the roof, and he is elite.

“Spurs have paid that money, and he could have a bad few years. But if I were in another job and he was worth £80m I’d go and buy him for that.

“Trust me, he’s got every part of football that makes him an elite player. That’s the player I see.”

Everton fans have continued to back David Moyes and their club even when outside criticism comes their way.

Everton will face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on 3 November in their 10th game of the Premier League season.

The Toffees have had a decent start to the season, with Everton’s narrow 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace no doubt one of the highlights.

Fans have been loud and proud throughout the period, with most keen to back the process.

Jamie O’Hara takes dig at Hill Dickinson Stadium

While Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium has been a tough ground to visit so far, with fans quickly falling in love, Jamie O’Hara clearly doesn’t take that view.

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O’Hara told talkSPORT on 31 November that the Hill Dickinson Stadium is a “toy version” of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

He said: “Look at our ground, look at our stadium. It’s unbelievable – everyone’s trying to copy us, even Everton!

“Have you seen Everton’s Stadium? Have you seen inside it? It looks like a toy Spurs stadium.

“When you watch it on TV now, it looks like Spurs, but just not as big. It’s like a toy version of it. Everyone wants to copy our stadium!”

Ironically, Everton’s controversial 3-0 defeat to Tottenham was the first time a team had defeated the Toffees at home since the season began.

There is no doubt that Everton fans will be less than impressed at O’Hara’s comments, which are obviously well wide of the mark.

But for now, Everton’s defeat to Tottenham will be behind them, and Toffees supporters will be focused on Monday’s game with their team being in desperate need of securing three points.

How does the Hill Dickinson Stadium compare to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?

Tottenham’s stadium has a capacity of around 62,850, which is 10,081 more than Everton’s, which has a marginally smaller capacity compared to other top-tier stadiums.

Meanwhile, the Lilywhites’ home is designed for multi-purpose use and has hosted both music and other sporting events. This includes the South Stand, which is the UK’s largest single-tier stand with 17,500 seats available.

Not to mention that the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is far more established, given that it opened back in 2019.

But the Toffees’ stadium does come with its merits, which include a 17,000-capacity plaza and modern facilities, including premium seating.

While Spurs’ stadium is bigger and often more luxurious, the Hill Dickinson Stadium offers the perfect balance of grandeur and cosiness, which still creates community among fans.

Sergio Reguilon is one of many names on the free agent market this summer.

Reguilon, 28, has departed from Tottenham Hotspur this summer following the expiration of his contract, ending a five-year spell in North London.

The Spaniard endured a mixed spell at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which included loan spells at Atletico Madrid, Manchester United and Brentford.

Reguilon is now looking for his next adventure, and his next destination could see him remain in England.

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Everton interested in Reguilon as left-back offered to Italian clubs

Everton are one of the clubs interested in bringing in the former Sevilla defender.

Caught Offside (14 July) are reporting that the Toffees, alongside Bournemouth and West Ham United, are showing an interest in keeping Reguilon in England next season.

Reguilon has been offered to Serie A giants Juventus and AC Milan, although neither club have committed to completing a deal as of yet.

Milan look the more likely to try and bring the Spaniard to Italy, having seen Theo Hernandez leave for Al-Hilal.

West Ham are showing the most interest among the Premier League sides so far, as they look to continue their rebuild this summer.

However, their deal for El Hadji Malick Diouf could rule them out of the race, as Reguilon is remaining patient as he looks for first-team football guarantees.

Reguilon deal can’t go wrong for the Friedkin Group

Everton need a left-back this summer, with Vitaliy Mykolenko the only recognised left-sided defender in the Toffees squad for next season.

A deal for Reguilon – who has played 81 Premier League games – would be a win-win scenario for the Friedkin Group, even if this news does come as a surprise.

Should the ex-Real Madrid defender flop on Merseyside, Everton would be able to recoup a profit that can be used on a replacement.

If Reguilon can rediscover the form he had during his first season at Tottenham, he can provide a similar threat at both ends of the pitch to that of Mykolenko.

With the Toffees in a critical phase with the move to their new stadium, David Moyes needs smart backing, and Reguilon would be the perfect signing.