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Crystal Palace Push Brennan Johnson Deal to Medical Ahead of Weekend Debut Hope

Brennan Johnson
January 2026

Crystal Palace expect Brennan Johnson to complete a £35 million move and undergo a medical within 24 hours, with the club hoping to include him for the weekend match against Newcastle. The fee would break Palace’s transfer record. Palace have moved quickly after agreeing a £35m deal, with Johnson pushed down Tottenham’s pecking order after Kudus arrived and minutes limited under Thomas Frank. Palace want more quality for European commitments and to back Oliver Glasner with a headline signing.

Real Madrid Contact Marc Guehi Camp as Palace Captain Plans Free-Agent Exit

Marc Guehi
December 2025

Real Madrid have made contact over Marc Guehi as the Crystal Palace captain heads toward a free-agent exit. Guehi has reportedly told Palace he will not extend, setting up a major battle for his signature. With his deal running down to summer 2026, Guehi will enter the window where non-Premier League clubs can hold pre-contract talks from January 1. Real Madrid have opened discussions with his representatives and he is said to prioritise Madrid if the interest becomes concrete.

Crystal Palace Agree £35m Fee for Brennan Johnson as Player Weighs Spurs Exit

Brennan Johnson
December 2025

Crystal Palace have reportedly agreed a £35 million deal with Tottenham for Brennan Johnson, but the player has not agreed personal terms and is considering options amid other Premier League interest. Johnson has started only six league games this season and has been pushed down the pecking order after Mohammed Kudus joined Spurs. Palace want more quality to compete domestically and in Europe, while Spurs would take a loss compared to the £47.5 million paid in 2023.

Richards fitness race exposes Palace depth before Spurs showdown

Chris Richards
December 2025

Richards suffered a cut foot that needed stitches against Arsenal and is now battling to be fit for Palace’s meeting with struggling Spurs, in a fixture that caps a landmark year in which Palace overachieved, lifted two trophies and climbed into the top eight. Manager Oliver Glasner expects the defender back early in the new year if Sunday arrives too soon, and without him Palace must rely on squad depth and tactical cohesion to exploit Spurs’ poor league form while preserving the resilience that has defined their 2025 rise.

Barcelona cool Guehi pursuit over wage demands

Marc Guehi
December 2025

Barcelona’s pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has stalled, with reports in Spain claiming the champions have cooled their interest after discovering his wage demands exceed what they are prepared to pay in their current financial position. Guehi, under contract until 2026 and unwilling to extend, is expected to leave Palace after a collapsed Liverpool move last summer, while Barcelona’s need for a left-sided partner to Pau Cubarsi remains, yet Barcelona and Real Madrid are said to view the package as too expensive.

Crystal Palace eye Bayern’s Sacha Boey as Munoz cover in January

Sacha Boey
December 2025

Crystal Palace are exploring a January deal for Bayern right back Sacha Boey, valued at around £13m, as they seek reinforcement at wing back during a congested winter schedule and cope with Daniel Munoz’s knee injury in the middle of a top four and European push. Boey has struggled to lock down a role at Bayern since his £30m move in 2024, making him attainable at a reduced fee. Palace must juggle nine games in 27 days across Premier League, Confere

Arteta orders Christmas Day training as Saliba injury concerns persist

Mikel Arteta
December 2025

Arteta has instructed his Arsenal squad to report for training on Christmas morning despite no Boxing Day fixture, insisting preparations cannot pause between a Carabao Cup quarter-final with Crystal Palace and a key Premier League clash with Brighton at the Emirates. Players are expected to have Christmas Eve off before returning to a squad under scrutiny for injuries, with Arteta denying his methods are to blame as he frames Saliba’s latest setback as compensation from an earlier ankle problem that still threatens his immediate availability.

United snap up 13-year-old defender Socrates after London trial setbacks

Socrates
December 2025

Manchester United have signed 13-year-old centre-back Socrates, a London-born prospect who impressed after five years at Elite London Academy, underlining the club’s renewed commitment to aggressive youth recruitment under the INEOS regime. Rejected after trials at Arsenal, Tottenham and Crystal Palace, Socrates rebuilt his game from winger to composed centre-back, convincing United scouts during a trial spell; he will relocate to Manchester, combining a top local school with a long-term development plan inside the academy.

Colombia legend urges Daniel Munoz to pick Liverpool over Barcelona

Daniel Munoz
December 2025

Crystal Palace wing-back Daniel Munoz has attracted serious interest from Barcelona and Liverpool after emerging as one of the Premier League’s most aggressive right-sided threats, prompting public advice from Colombian great Camilo Zuniga on his next move. Zuniga argues Munoz’s high-intensity running and vertical style are better suited to England than Spain’s slower, possession-heavy game, urging him to stay in the Premier League, where Liverpool need a Trent Alexander-Arnold successor and Palace already eye Sacha Boey as a possible replacement.

Agent admits Wharton wants Champions League amid Manchester United interest

Adam Wharton
December 2025

Adam Wharton’s agent has admitted the Crystal Palace midfielder ultimately wants Champions League football, acknowledging that a move away from Selhurst Park is likely one day amid growing interest from Manchester United and other elite clubs ahead of the 2026 transfer window. Co-owner Steve Parish stressed Palace will only sell for a huge fee, pointing to Wharton’s long contract, focus on regular minutes and England ambitions, while accepting it is unsurprising major sides admire an “extraordinary talent” who could reach Europe either with Palace or elsewhere.

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