Tottenham Hotspur open to selling Brennan Johnson amid transfer interest
What's the story
Tottenham Hotspur's UEFA Europa League final hero, Brennan Johnson, is facing an uncertain future at the club. The Welsh international has been on the radar of several Premier League clubs. Although Spurs are not actively looking to sell him, they are open to letting him go if a suitable offer comes in, as per BBC Sport. Crystal Palace are said to be leading the race for his signature but other clubs are also keeping a close eye on his situation.
Player profile
Johnson's impact and current role at Spurs
Last season, Johnson was Tottenham's top Premier League goalscorer with 11 goals from 33 matches. He also made three assists. He also made history by scoring the winner in Spurs's Europa League final victory over Manchester United in Bilbao, ending a 17-year trophy drought for the club. However, since the departure of Ange Postecoglou and the appointment of Thomas Frank as head coach, Johnson has had a more reduced role this season.
Transfer prospects
Johnson's future uncertain amid limited playing time
Johnson has started just six top-flight games under Frank this season. He has made a total of 14 league appearances and 20 overall across all competitions. His limited playing time has caught the attention of several clubs who are considering a move for him ahead of the January transfer window. With less action and a World Cup on the horizon with Wales, a departure from Tottenham could be in Johnson's best interest next month.
Career trajectory
Johnson's journey with Tottenham and decoding his stats
Johnson joined Tottenham from Nottingham Forest in a £47.5 million deal in the summer of 2023. Since then, he has scored 27 goals for the club from 105 appearances in all competitions. 18 of his goals for Spurs have come in the Premier League from 79 games. Johnson made 51 appearances for Spurs last season. He scored 18 goals, including 5 in the Europa League. However, given his current situation at the club, a potential transfer could be on the cards as early as next month.