Tottenham Willing to Transferring Winger Welsh International Johnson.
Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League final match-winner Brennan Johnson finds himself in an unclear situation in North London due to increasing top-flight attention in the attacker.
Reports indicate that the club, while not actively looking to sell the Wales international, are receptive to letting Johnson leave should they receive a suitable bid.
Crystal Palace are currently the team most advanced in their interest for Johnson, but a number of sides are believed to be monitoring his situation closely.
A Season of Mixed Fortunes
Johnson was Tottenham's top Premier League goalscorer the previous campaign with eleven strikes, and wrote his name in Spurs folklore by scoring the winner in their Europa League final triumph over United in Bilbao, ending the club's 17-year wait for a major honor.
However, the departure of Ange Postecoglou and arrival of Thomas Frank has meant Johnson occupying more of a peripheral role in the current campaign.
The 24-year-old, has been granted only six top-flight starting appearances under Frank.
January Window Interest Mounts
Therefore, a number of clubs have been alerted to his potential availability ahead of the winter transfer window.
Given his lack of action and the prospect of a World Cup approaching with his national team, a move away from Tottenham could benefit Johnson next month.
Johnson joined Spurs from Nottingham Forest in a deal worth £47.5m in the 2023 summer window and has scored twenty-seven goals for the club.
Summary
- The Welsh international's future at Tottenham is currently in doubt.
- The club is not actively marketing him but would entertain bids.
- Selhurst Park officials are at the front of the queue, with further Premier League clubs monitoring.
- A change of manager has reduced his playing time significantly.
- The January transfer window and international commitments could influence a January exit.