Spurs Willing to Selling Attacker Welsh International Johnson.
Spurs' European final match-winner Brennan Johnson confronts an unclear situation at the club amid rising top-flight interest in his services.
Sources suggest that Tottenham, while not actively looking to part with the Wales international, are open to letting Johnson leave should they receive a substantial offer.
Crystal Palace are currently the club most advanced in their interest for Johnson, but other teams are said to be keeping tabs on his status with interest.
A Season of Mixed Fortunes
Johnson was Spurs' top Premier League goalscorer the previous campaign with eleven strikes, and wrote his name in club history by scoring the decisive goal in their European final triumph over Manchester United last season, ending the club's seventeen-year wait for a trophy.
However, the departure of the previous manager and arrival of the new head coach 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.
Transfer Window Interest Mounts
Consequently, a number of clubs have been made aware of his likely exit ahead of the January transfer window.
Due to his limited game time and the prospect of a World Cup approaching with his national team, a transfer elsewhere from Tottenham may suit Johnson in January.
Johnson joined Tottenham from Nottingham Forest in a deal valued at £47.5m in the 2023 summer window and has scored 27 goals for the club.
The Situation
- Brennan Johnson's position at Spurs is currently in doubt.
- The club is not pushing for a sale but would entertain bids.
- Crystal Palace are leading the chase, with other Premier League clubs monitoring.
- A change of manager has reduced his first-team opportunities this season.
- The January transfer window and international commitments could influence a January exit.