Tottenham: Brennan Johnson transfer update
The Nottingham Forest winger could be on his way to north London this summer…
HIGHLIGHTS
- Tottenham Hotspur are still pursuing Nottingham Forest winger Brennan Johnson, who is reportedly open to leaving the club this summer.
- Johnson has indicated a preference for a move to Tottenham over other interested clubs like Chelsea and West Ham.
- Spurs scouts have been impressed with Johnson, and he is seen as a player who can contribute to the progress and ambition of the club.
Tottenham Hotspur have now been provided with a promising update on their pursuit of Nottingham Forest winger Brennan Johnson in a report from Football Insider…
What’s the latest Tottenham transfer news?
Tottenham is still looking to bolster their winger pool, and they recently made a €45 million (£38.6 million) offer for FC Porto’s Pepe, who is primarily a left winger but can also play on the other flank and across the centre.
Johnson is apparently willing to leave Nottingham Forest this summer, but he won’t be cheap; the Tricky Trees plan to demand a fee of approximately £50 million. Johnson is another significant target for Spurs.
According to journalist Dean Jones, the Lilywhites may have to compete with Premier League rivals West Ham United and Chelsea for his services, although there are signs that he may prefer to transfer to north London.
The amount of playing time he gets will be crucial to his choice, should a fee be agreed upon, according to Jones. Because of this, it’s believed that the 22-year-old prefers Tottenham, making Chelsea’s route less obvious.
The 22-year-old has reportedly informed friends that he wants to join Tottenham this summer despite interest from Chelsea and West Ham, according to a new report from Football Insider.
An agreement is still far off despite the fact that Spurs have already held negotiations with the attacker’s present club about a transfer; they are now demanding at least £45 million, which is £5 million less than had been previously stated.
The Lilywhites’ scouts have been keeping tabs on the “super quick” forward for quite some time, and there are signs that the player himself is considering leaving in order to advance his career and join a Champions League caliber club.
How much does Brennan Johnson earn per week?
The Tricky Trees are in a good negotiating position because the Forest star is now bound to a £30k per week deal that isn’t scheduled to expire until the summer of 2026. As a result, they have no need to sell him this summer unless they receive a fair price.
The Welshman, who has been praised as a “unbelievable” talent by former Forest manager Sabri Lamouchi, might be a great addition to Ange Postecoglou’s team if Tottenham can persuade them to sell, though.
The 5-foot-9 forward was a key member of Forest’s squad in his first season in the Premier League last year. He played in every league game and scored eight goals and provided three assists in that time.
Johnson had a strong debut season in the top flight, but some may view his £45 million price tag as a risky investment given that Postecoglou’s team needs reinforcements in other areas more urgently.
Spurs must sign a top-tier striker this summer as a result of Harry Kane’s departure, and that should continue to be their top priority before focusing on targets in wide areas before the deadline.
