Crystal Palace secures Brennan Johnson from Tottenham for a club-record fee in South London

Crystal Palace have started the new year with a bang, confirming the arrival of Brennan Johnson from Tottenham in a deal worth £35million — the biggest transfer fee the club has ever paid.

It’s a move that instantly raises eyebrows across the Premier League and underlines Palace’s ambition as they push forward in this new chapter.

Glasner Gets His Man

This transfer feels very much like a personal win for Oliver Glasner.

The Palace boss had been keen to add attacking reinforcements ever since the summer window closed, and Johnson was right at the top of his list.

Interest from Bournemouth, Everton and Aston Villa made it far from straightforward, but Palace’s pitch — and Glasner’s persistence — ultimately won out.

Contract Details and Squad Role

Johnson has put pen to paper on a four-and-a-half-year contract at Selhurst Park and will take up the No 11 shirt.

At 24, he arrives with his best years still ahead of him and is expected to slot straight into Palace’s attacking plans rather than being eased in slowly.

Debut Could Come Quickly

There won’t be much time for a gentle settling-in period.

Johnson is already eligible to make his Palace debut this Sunday, when the Eagles travel to St James’ Park to face Newcastle United — a tough test, but one that could suit a player known for pace and direct running.

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Johnson’s First Words as an Eagle

Speaking after completing the move, Johnson made it clear this was a club he’d long admired.

He described Palace as a great fit and said the timing felt right to become part of a journey that’s already delivering success, with the club currently holding the FA Cup.

His excitement about getting started came through loud and clear.

A Clear Statement from the Manager

For Glasner, this signing is about more than just adding another forward.

He welcomed the speed with which the deal was done and praised the club for acting decisively early in the window.

Johnson’s pace, eye for goal and versatility, he believes, will give Palace more attacking options during a busy run of fixtures.

Tottenham’s Willingness to Let Him Go

Johnson leaves Spurs after finishing last season as their top scorer with 18 goals.

Despite that return, Tottenham were prepared to accept a loss on the £47.5million they paid Nottingham Forest, with new manager Thomas Frank deciding the Wales international did not fit into his long-term plans.

What’s Next?

All eyes now turn to Sunday and whether Johnson is thrown straight into the action at Newcastle.

For Palace fans, the bigger picture is even more exciting: a club-record signing, a manager being backed, and a clear signal that the Eagles are aiming higher than ever before.