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Callum O'Connell

Fri 17 April 2026 17:30, UK

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Brennan Johnson has endured a difficult start to life at Crystal Palace and could be set to move on just months after his £35million arrival from Tottenham.

The Wales international became Palace’s record signing as they desperately searched to improve Oliver Glasner’s squad in the January transfer window.

However, the 24-year-old has failed to impress when called upon at Selhurst Park and has yet to find the net and remains behind Ismaila Sarr in the pecking order.

Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Crystal Palace could cut their losses on Johnson if a club makes a significant offer for him.

While suitors may be hard to find given his likely asking price and the face he is under contract until 2030, but Crystal Palace could accept an offer should one arrive.

Is Brennan Johnson right for Crystal Palace?

Brown told Football Insider in December that Crystal Palace were making moves for Johnson, although he questioned whether the deal would be right for the Eagles.

Johnson frustrated once more as Crystal Palace beat Newcastle 2-1 last time out, with his withdrawal part of a triple change at 1-0 down as Glasner looked to inspire a comeback.

His role in the side has been questioned as a result of his disappointing displays, and their imminent change in manager could alter the situation, but he could also be moved on.

“Brennan Johnson has had a poor start at Crystal Palace,” Brown told Football Insider.

“And the worst thing about it is that I can’t remember him putting himself out too much, he doesn’t look like he’s making an effort to try and impact the game.

“That’s a concern I’ve had with him for a while, I went to watch him playing for Wales, their Under-21s I believe, once and everybody who was anybody in the scouting world was there.

“But he was jogging around the pitch, didn’t look particularly bothered, wasn’t putting in much effort and I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.

“So after that, I must admit I wasn’t his biggest fan, but I thought maybe this move to Crystal Palace might get the best out of him.

“They’ve been disappointed with him so far because he’s hardly made an impact and if everybody is fit and available, he doesn’t get into the starting XI.

“If the opportunity came up for them to cut their losses in the summer, I expect they would be willing to do it, make their money back and look elsewhere.

“It might be a bit soon, and they’ve got a new manager coming in, but all those concerns I’ve had about him are showing already and that’s not a good sign.”

Could clubs make moves for Johnson already?

Despite what has been a difficult start to life at Crystal Palace, Johnson has a number of long-term admirers in the Premier League who have previously considered moves.

Both Everton and Bournemouth made offers to Tottenham before the Wales international ultimately decided a move to South London would be the best move.

Meanwhile, Football Insider exclusively revealed that both Ipswich and Brentford were interested in Johnson and were prepared to rival Palace for his signature.

Should Palace take extreme steps and make the winger available in the summer, those previously interested clubs could be tempted to reignite their moves.

He remains highly rated among a number of clubs for his previous displays both for Nottingham Forest and Tottenham, and his Palace form could be overlooked.