Tottenham Sell Top Scorer: Palace Target Johnson
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Crystal Palace to Sign brennan Johnson from tottenham Hotspur
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Crystal Palace is poised to acquire winger Brennan Johnson from Tottenham Hotspur, according to reports from Fabrizio Romano on January 1, 2026.This move marks a shift in Palace’s recent transfer strategy and continues a trend of Tottenham selling its leading goalscorers.
Deal Details and Timeline
Johnson will not be included in Tottenham’s squad for their new Year’s Day match against Brentford. All indications suggest that he is now progressing from transfer discussions to undergoing a medical with Crystal palace. Oliver Glasner, teh manager of Crystal Palace, is expected to integrate Johnson into the team quickly.
Fabrizio Romano’s tweet announcing the imminent transfer of brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace. Source: Fabrizio Romano on Twitter
Crystal Palace currently sits in 11th place in the Premier League,two positions above Tottenham Hotspur. The mid-table in the Premier League is currently very competitive.
Tottenham’s Trend of Selling Top Scorers
This transfer will be the third consecutive instance of Tottenham Hotspur selling its leading goalscorer from the previous season. Prior to Johnson, heung-min Son and Harry Kane were also sold after topping the club’s scoring charts.
| Season | Top Scorer | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| [Previous Season to Johnson’s Sale] | Brennan Johnson | Crystal Palace |
| [Season before Johnson’s Sale] | Heung-min Son | [Destination – to be updated] |
| [Season Before Son’s Sale] | Harry Kane | [Destination – to be updated] |