Crystal Palace are on the verge of sealing a landmark January transfer, having agreed a club-record deal with Tottenham Hotspur for forward Brennan Johnson.
Medical Booked for Eagles' Record Signing
The move, valued at £35 million, is set to be finalised imminently with reports indicating a medical examination for the Wales international has been scheduled. This fee surpasses the previous record Palace paid for Christian Benteke in 2016.
For Tottenham, this represents their first major exit of the January 2026 window. Johnson, who was Spurs' top scorer last season and netted the winner in their Europa League final victory over Manchester United, has seen his playing time reduced following the arrival of Mohammed Kudus.
Financial Implications for Spurs
The transfer will see Tottenham incur a significant loss of £12.5 million on the player they signed from Nottingham Forest for £47.5 million in the summer of 2023. If completed, Johnson's sale will rank as the fourth most expensive departure in the North London club's history, behind only Kyle Walker, Harry Kane, and Gareth Bale.
Several other Premier League clubs, including Sunderland, Everton, Bournemouth, and Aston Villa, had shown late interest in the 24-year-old, but it is Oliver Glasner's Palace who have won the race.
Manager Silence and Immediate Impact
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank repeatedly refused to comment on the speculation ahead of his side's match with Brentford, stating only that Johnson had trained well and was expected to be available. However, the player now looks unlikely to feature in that fixture and could instead be in line to make his Palace debut against Newcastle United this weekend.
The signing provides a timely boost to Palace's attacking options, with the squad currently missing Ismaïla Sarr and Eddie Nketiah. Johnson's pace and goal threat are seen as key assets for the Eagles as they look to strengthen their position in the Premier League table.
