Leeds United want to sign Ange Postecoglou favourite from Tottenham after latest exit news
Leeds United are monitoring the situation of Brennan Johnson, MOT Leeds News understands.
With Daniel Farke going nowhere, and a small gap starting to emerge from the bottom three, Leeds will have a clear plan in mind as to what business they want to do in January.
Signing a striker was looking like the priority before Dominic Calvert-Lewin started to find form, though the arrival of another winger is likely to be up on that list.
After the latest developments at Tottenham, Johnson is one of those being looked at, with an agreement potentially to be reached.
Tottenham open to Johnson exit
A report from the BBC on Thursday claims that Tottenham are “open to selling” Johnson, who has been a bit-part player in North London since the arrival of Thomas Frank.
The Wales international has started just six of their 14 Premier League games so far this season, with two goals to his name.
It’s a major drop off compared to the previous campaign, where he registered 22 goal contributions in 51 appearances across all competitions.
Now, MOT Leeds News understands that Leeds have expressed an interest in signing Johnson, though it’s unknown as to whether that would be a view to a loan or a permanent move.
Spurs signed Johnson from Nottingham Forest back in 2023 for a fee in the region of £48million, and it’s unlikely they would be willing to lose money on a deal.
Ange Postecoglou was a big fan of Johnson
Ange Postecoglou was once linked with the Leeds job, but his career took him to Tottenham instead, where he would go on to win the Europa League before being sacked for finishing 17th in the Premier League.
However, throughout his time at Spurs, he often hailed the impact of Johnson, whom he clearly was a fan of.
After Tottenham’s 3-1 win over Southampton last season, Postecoglou said: “I was really pleased for him, not just goals, but his general play was really good. He’s important for us. As a wide player, there aren’t many around that are a constant goal threat like he is.
“With Brennan, he’s always in the areas we need him to be. He’s probably one of the most disciplined players we have in terms of making sure he’s always in the right positions, and that’s why he gets his goals.”
Crystal Palace are said to be at the front of the race to sign Johnson, with several English clubs interested in a deal.
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