Palace Sets Stage for Key Brennan Johnson Meeting as Glasner Targets Tottenham Star
1 January 2026
Palace Set for Key Johnson Meeting
Crystal Palace are closing in on Brennan Johnson from Tottenham for £35 million, with a pivotal discussion scheduled between the player and manager Oliver Glasner on Thursday night.
According to BBC reports, momentum is building toward a deal, though Johnson’s final decision will shape the outcome of the negotiations.
Palace have agreed a fee with Tottenham, but the 24-year-old forward’s green light remains essential to seal the transfer officially.
Johnson finished last season as Tottenham's top scorer with 18 goals, a fact Palace hope will translate into instant impact in the capital. If talks go smoothly, a contract could be signed within days, bringing a swift end to the long-running transfer saga.
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has indicated openness to selling, and Palace are pressing to wrap up the deal early in the window. Johnson’s ultimate choice rests on his role and the club’s ambitions, but optimism is growing in south London.
The move would bolster Palace’s attack and add a proven scorer to Glasner’s plans, while Tottenham look to realign their squad for the remainder of the season. The situation remains fluid, with Johnson’s decision still pending and negotiations continuing behind the scenes.
Punchline 1: If Johnson signs, Palace will finally have goals that come with a receipt—no more excuses on the scoreboard. Punchline 2: And if not, well, Tottenham can always blame the weather—it's January, after all, the transfer window has a flair for drama.
