Tottenham face a crucial decision over Brennan Johnson’s future as competition for places intensifies under Thomas Frank.
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to build a side capable of competing on multiple fronts under Thomas Frank, and with over £150 million spent in the summer window, it is clear their plan is in full motion.
Several of the new faces brought in have started to leave a mark on the side, which is exactly what every Tottenham fan and the manager would have hoped for.
However, these recent additions have not entirely worked out for some of the older stars, with Brennan Johnson now seeing a reduced role under Frank.
Brennan Johnson is losing his place at Tottenham
Johnson was Spurs’ main man last term, as his famous toe poke against Manchester United in the Europa League final saw Tottenham end their 17-year trophyless run.
The Welshman was not just a goalscoring threat in Europe but was relentless across competitions, racking up 25 goal involvements in over fifty games for Spurs.
“Johnson Ole Ole Ole” continues to echo across the stadium, and rightfully so, given the significance of the Wales international’s strike last season.
Yet for a player who seemed nailed on under Ange Postecoglou, Brennan Johnson now looks to have fallen down the pecking order.
Spurs have brought in Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons, and with Johnson doing most of his damage off the right last term, he has had to be pushed to the left, with Kudus now nailing down that right-wing spot.
Kudus has been labelled the “main man” for Tottenham by Jermain Defoe, and with the Ghana international delivering top displays, it is difficult to see how Johnson reclaims the right flank.
Frank, however, has offered Johnson the opportunity to audition off the left, but the Welshman has failed to impress, with Wilson Odobert featuring more in that role in recent weeks.
Why Spurs need to cash in on Brennan Johnson
The competition for places will only increase when the likes of James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski return, which could make it even harder for Johnson to get consistent minutes.
Johnson, of course, would want to play regularly, but with the way things stand at Tottenham, it seems unlikely that he will enjoy as many minutes as he did under Postecoglou last season.
Indeed, injuries could change that and give him more opportunities, but for a player who hit 25 goal contributions last season, he could already be considering his future.
Spurs fans continue to call for an upgrade on the left, and should Tottenham land a top winger, that would only spell more danger for the Welshman.
Tottenham paid £47.5 million for Johnson in the summer of 2023, making him their fifth most expensive signing, and it could now be the right time to cash in on the wide man.
Johnson currently has a market value of around £40 million on Transfermarkt, and if Spurs could sell the winger for that and strengthen their wide options, it could prove an ideal situation for the North London club.