Winter transfer windows are routinely a tough market. Whilst many pundits and supporters acknowledge Tottenham need to be active next mont...
Winter transfer windows are routinely a tough market. Whilst many pundits and supporters acknowledge Tottenham need to be active next month, however, this one may well surprise a good few given the fan appreciation given to Brennan Johnson.
The Telegraph suggest that Johnson is viewed as an ideal candidate to address movement across the capital city.
The interest stems from Palace’s need for wide attacking reinforcements, particularly to cover Ismaila Sarr’s expected absence due to injury and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON, running December 2025 to January 2026).
The story originated from Mike McGrath in The Telegraph, stating Palace are considering a bid for the 24-year-old Wales international, who has seen reduced minutes at Tottenham under manager Thomas Frank this season (only 6 Premier League starts).
This story has subsequently been aggregated by the BBC Sport gossip column, Goal.com, Sky Sports, and various Tottenham fan outlets.
Johnson is described as one of several options on Palace’s list, not a definitive top target, and any move would depend on Tottenham’s willingness to sell (he joined Spurs from Nottingham Forest for £47.5m in 2023 and was a key figure in their Europa League win last season).
This is still early-stage speculation; certainly, no deal is advanced, and Spurs’ squad plans will be crucial. Palace are pushing for Champions League spots under Oliver Glasner and see Johnson as a fit for their direct, counter-attacking style. Johnson’s pace and direct style suit counter-attacking play, but game time has dipped this season.
BJ has been a key squad player, notably scoring the winning goal in the 2025 UEFA Europa League final against Manchester United.
Despite the recent slump, his trophy-winning heroics and strong 2024/25 output outweigh early adaptation struggles (including online abuse he overcame). Teammates and analysts praise his work rate, timing of runs, and reliability. He’s proven doubters wrong and become a fan favourite (“Johnson again!” chants reflect his clutch scoring).
In summary, while not flawless and currently inconsistent, Johnson’s impact, especially the Europa League triumph, marks him as a successful signing for Tottenham.
What’s The Boy’s verdict?
For me, this is a non-starter, probably fuelled by the suspicion that Spurs will be busy in the forthcoming window.
Sure, Johnson has been hot and cold, but it would probably take something such as talk of discontent within the squad. This, however, seems wishful.
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