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Crystal Palace are gearing up for a pivotal winter transfer window, and their latest target signals just how ambitious their European push has become. The Eagles are weighing up a January move for Tottenham Hotspur winger Brennan Johnson, a player admired at Selhurst Park and viewed as a potentially transformative addition to Oliver Glasner’s attack.
Crystal Palace step up forward reinforcements ahead of demanding second half
With a crowded schedule across the Premier League and Europe, Palace are exploring multiple forward options for the new year. Johnson sits firmly on that list, according to The Telegraph, as injuries and international call-ups threaten to stretch Glasner’s attacking depth.
Ismaila Sarr’s ankle ligament issue, combined with his likely involvement with Senegal at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, has added pressure on Crystal Palace’s recruitment team to bring in another high-intensity, goal-driving wide option. As a result, the club sees January as a crucial period to reinforce an attack already performing above expectations.
Johnson’s situation at Spurs opens the door
Signed by Tottenham for £47.5 million in 2023, Johnson has experienced a stop-start 2025 campaign. After scoring early-season goals against Burnley and Manchester City, his role has become less defined under manager Thomas Frank. The Welsh international has started just three of Spurs’ last twelve Premier League matches, with a shift to the left flank contributing to an inconsistent stretch of form.
His reduced minutes have made his situation worth monitoring—and Crystal Palace are doing exactly that. The winger, who famously delivered a decisive Europa League final winner for Spurs, still holds significant value in North London. However, whether a move materializes will depend entirely on Tottenham’s internal assessment of their own squad ahead of a packed winter run.
Spurs hold the keys to any potential transfer
Tottenham’s willingness to negotiate is the central question. With their own concerns over squad depth and a demanding European schedule, the club may be reluctant to sanction a mid-season departure. Johnson’s status as a recent European hero still resonates, and his speed and work rate remain assets that Spurs could lean on as fixtures intensify.
Palace’s ambition signals a new rra
The pursuit of Johnson underscores the evolution of Crystal Palace in 2025. With just one defeat in their last six league matches, Oliver Glasner’s side has emerged as a legitimate top-four contender. Despite losing Eberechi Eze in the summer, the arrivals of players such as Yeremy Pino and the breakout form of Daniel Muñoz have reshaped expectations both inside and outside the club.
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