Tottenham supporters are bracing themselves for a potential winter twist, as talk of a possible exit for cult hero Brennan Johnson sparks mixed reactions.
Brennan Johnson could be heading for the exit door in January as per the latest reports, with Crystal Palace believed to be eyeing a move for the Welshman, as Ismaila Sarr continues to recover from injury and could be out in the coming weeks because of his Afcon involvement.
Johnson, once a first-team regular at Tottenham, has struggled for a consistent spot in the starting eleven under Thomas Frank, with Mohammed Kudus displacing the 24-year-old on the right, while Wilson Odobert appears to be ahead of him in the pecking order on the left.
Nevertheless, the Wales international remains a cult hero in north London after his crucial toe poke in Bilbao, which has led to chants of Johnson Ole Ole ringing in honour of the wide forward.
Tottenham fans debate Brennan Johnson future amid Crystal Palace interest
No love has been lost for the winger, and the talk of interest from a Premier League club has left the Tottenham fanbase split on what the club’s decision should be.
Reacting to the latest update, one fan felt the valuation was key and hinted at being open to a sale, saying: “If we can get back that £45m we paid for him, or £40m at the very least. I would do it. Eternally thankful for Bilbao but think it makes sense to part ways. He would fit in very well at Palace too I reckon.”
Another focused on Brennan Johnson’s mixed output, explaining: “Creativity wise, he is shocking on the wing. But he is so clinical and direct, there is room for him in this side. Maybe test the waters as a ST… his runs in behind are good too.”
Some fans pushed back entirely, with one stating: “He quite literally won us our biggest trophy in over 30 years.” Others saw an opportunity, noting: “Johnson + 50m for Wharton. Please and thanks.” Another added a blunt verdict: “Would be sad to see him go but he is not good enough if we are being serious.”
One supporter captured the dilemma many feel, adding: “It is an odd one because if we create chances he is great at arriving in the right areas, but if we are not creating he contributes nothing. I feel like if we sell him he will get a bunch of goals and we will all be fuming, but if we keep him we will moan he is doing nothing! Catch 22.”
Why Johnson is struggling for minutes at Tottenham and what it means for his future
Brennan Johnson clearly has a standout quality no other Tottenham player possesses – he is a natural goal scorer, and he scored the most goals of any player at the club last season.
However, modern football requires more of players both in and out of possession, and that is where Johnson often struggles.
The winger does not offer a lot off the ball, and when he is not arriving at the back post, he barely contributes in possession with his dribbling, passing or crossing.
His reduced minutes more or less tell the story, and if a substantial fee is put forward, Tottenham might be tempted to cash in on the wide forward.