Crystal Palace have made the first major move of the January transfer window by finalizing the signing of Brennan Johnson from Tottenham Hotspur for a fee reported to be in the region of £35 million.
The 24-year-old winger has signed a long-term contract at Selhurst Park, ending a period of speculation regarding his future in North London. The move is seen as a significant coup for manager Oliver Glasner, who has been vocal about the need for more pace and directness in his attacking options.
Johnson’s arrival marks a record investment for the South London club, surpassing the fee paid for Christian Benteke nearly a decade ago. The Welsh international had found himself on the fringes of the Tottenham squad this season, struggling to secure regular starts under Thomas Frank.
Despite his limited minutes, Johnson’s profile as a high-work-rate attacker with elite speed made him a primary target for several Premier League clubs. Palace moved quickly to beat off competition from Bournemouth and Fulham, convincing the player that Selhurst Park was the best environment for him to reignite his career.
The signing is a clear statement of ambition from the Palace board, who are determined to support Glasner as he looks to push the club toward a top-half finish. The Eagles have shown glimpses of brilliance this season but have often lacked the clinical edge required to turn draws into wins.
Integrating Johnson into a front three alongside Eberechi Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta is a mouth-watering prospect for the Palace supporters, providing a blend of technical skill, physical presence, and explosive pace that could trouble any defense in the division.
Johnson could be in line to make his debut as early as this weekend in the FA Cup third round. Speaking at his unveiling, the winger expressed his excitement about the project at Palace and the opportunity to play regular football in the Premier League.
For Tottenham, the sale represents a significant return on a player who was no longer central to their plans, providing funds that may be reinvested in the coming weeks. For Palace, however, it is the beginning of what they hope will be a transformative chapter for the club’s attack.