Tottenham Willing to Offloading Winger Brennan Johnson.
Tottenham Hotspur's European final match-winner Brennan Johnson confronts an unclear situation at the club amid growing top-flight attention in his services.
Sources suggest that Tottenham, while not actively seeking to sell the Welsh international, are open to a potential departure in the event of a suitable bid.
The Eagles are currently the team furthest along in their interest for Johnson, but other teams are thought to be monitoring his situation with interest.
A Season of Mixed Fortunes
Johnson was Spurs' top Premier League goalscorer last season with 11 goals, and wrote his name in club history by netting the winner in their Europa League final triumph over Manchester United in Bilbao, bringing to a close the club's seventeen-year wait for a major honor.
However, the departure of Ange Postecoglou and arrival of Thomas Frank has meant Johnson playing more of a reduced role in the current campaign.
The 24-year-old, has made only six top-flight starting appearances this term.
January Window Speculation Grows
Therefore, a host of clubs have been made aware of his possible departure ahead of the winter transfer window.
Given his reduced minutes and the prospect of a global tournament on the horizon with Wales, a transfer elsewhere from Tottenham could benefit Johnson in January.
The attacker moved to Tottenham from Forest in a deal worth £47.5m in the 2023 summer window and has notched 27 goals for the club.
Summary
- The Welsh international's position at Spurs is currently in doubt.
- Tottenham is not pushing for a sale but would entertain bids.
- Selhurst Park officials are leading the chase, with other Premier League clubs interested.
- A change of manager has limited his first-team opportunities significantly.
- The upcoming transfer window and Wales's commitments could influence a potential move.