Brennan Johnson just sealed his £35 million move from Tottenham to Crystal Palace. The 24-year-old Wales international signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at Selhurst Park.

Johnson led Spurs in scoring last season but lost his spot under Thomas Frank. Now, he’s set for his Palace debut against Newcastle at St. James’ Park on Sunday.

“I’m really excited and happy,” Johnson said. “Crystal Palace is a club I’ve always admired. The timing feels perfect, and I can’t wait to be part of what they’re building here.”

Palace manager Oliver Glasner sounded thrilled, too. “Brennan gives us real attacking options with his speed and eye for goal. Full credit to the club for moving so fast to get this done. With so many matches coming up, he’s a huge addition for us.”

Last season, Johnson netted 18 goals and scored the winner in the Europa League final against Manchester United—finally ending Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought. But after Frank came in and brought in Mohammed Kudus, Johnson found himself mostly warming the bench.

He wasn’t even in the squad for Tottenham’s 0-0 draw with Brentford on New Year’s Day. Less than a day later, Palace announced his signing.

For Glasner, Johnson’s arrival is a lifeline. After a 1-1 draw with Fulham, the manager admitted his thin squad was stuck in “survival mode.”

Palace have been stretched all season, juggling a heavy fixture list after their FA Cup win sent them into the Conference League. The Fulham game was already their 31st of the campaign, and Glasner only had 14 fit first-teamers to pick from.

Johnson’s signing brings some real excitement to South London. He’s Palace’s first big investment since Eberechi Eze left for Arsenal in August.

Chairman Steve Parish said, “We’re delighted to have Brennan—a young talent with a fantastic record in domestic, continental, and international football. We believe Palace is the perfect place for him to keep growing, and he gives us more firepower in what’s turning into our busiest season ever, including our first time in Europe.”

Palace, sitting 10th, heads to Newcastle on Sunday, hoping to snap a six-game winless streak.

Here’s the latest on Everton as they get ready to face Brentford at Hill Dickinson Stadium this Sunday.

David Moyes gave an injury update before the match. Everton want to start 2026 on a high, especially after their solid 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest. That game wasn’t easy—the squad was pretty stretched, but they pulled through, with James Garner and Thierno Barry both finding the net.

Charly Alcaraz and Michael Keane missed out at the City Ground. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is still dealing with a hamstring injury from the Chelsea game last month and hasn’t recovered yet.

Moyes said Keane has a shot at making the squad for Brentford, but Dewsbury-Hall and Alcaraz are still out. “Michael Keane has got a chance. But I would say the others don’t have a chance,” was how Moyes put it.

Jarrad Branthwaite and Seamus Coleman are both sidelined with hamstring injuries. Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye are away with Senegal at the African Cup of Nations.

With numbers thin, Everton called Harrison Armstrong back from his loan at Preston North End. The 18-year-old has impressed there, scoring once and picking up three assists in 18 matches for a team chasing promotion.

Moyes says he’d actually like to send Armstrong back to Preston once more players return — but if the teenager impresses, things could change. “There’s an opportunity if we bring him back and he does well. But the truth is, I want him to go back. I want Preston to get promoted. It’s my old club;—but I played and managed there. They’re pushing for the playoffs, and it’s been great for them. I’ve watched him quite a bit at Preston, and he’s doing well. If I can, I’ll send him back because it’s good for his development. But right now, we need him—and if he takes his chance, we’ll keep him around.”