Shai Hope appointed vice-captain for the ongoing tri-nation series in Ireland
ESPNcricinfo staff07-May-2019
Chris Gayle reached 10,000 runs in ODIs•Associated Press
Chris Gayle has been named West Indies vice-captain for the 2019 World Cup, while Shai Hope has been appointed vice-captain for the ongoing tri-nation series in Ireland, also involving Bangladesh.Gayle, who is set to retire from ODIs after the World Cup, is by far the most experienced player in West Indies’ World Cup squad, with 10,151 runs in 289 ODIs. His career-best of 215, which came against Zimbabwe during the 2015 edition of the tournament, is still the highest ODI score for the team, and remains one of only eight double-centuries in the format.”It is always an honour to represent the West Indies in any format and this World Cup for me is special,” Gayle, who last captained West Indies in an ODI in June 2010, said after the announcement. “As a senior player, it is my responsibility to support the captain and everyone else in the team.”This will probably be the biggest World Cup, so there will be great expectations and I know we will do very well for the people of the West Indies.”On his appointment as deputy for the tri-nation series, Hope said, “Ahead of this tournament I was asked to take on this role and I was happy to accept. Anything I’m asked to do for West Indies cricket I’m always happy and willing to put my hand up, so this is great.”The tri-nation series is set to end on May 17 in Malahide before West Indies make their way to England for the World Cup that begins a fortnight later. Their World Cup campaign begins with a trip to Trent Bridge to face Pakistan on May 31.
As Southampton eye instant promotion back to the Premier League, reinforcements to ensure that they both secure their place in the top flight and then keep it will be more important than ever. The last thing that the Saints will want is to drop back straight back down to the Championship if all of their hard work takes them to Wembley glory under Russell Martin in the current campaign.
With that said, reports suggest that Southampton are set to rival Premier League sides and play-off rivals in a race to sign a 17-year-old gem who looks destined to become a future star, wherever he ends up.
Southampton transfer news
More often than not, Southampton have been a club blessed with young talent, either through their own academy or the transfer market. Just last season, they had Anderlecht and Manchester City academy graduate Romeo Lavia at their disposal, before selling him on for big money to Chelsea.
Meanwhile, one of their most famous academy graduates and captain, James Ward-Prowse, also moved back into the Premier League and has starred ever since at West Ham United. Their departures have paved the way for new arrivals, however, and now the Saints could use January to welcome fresh talent.
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According to Pete O'Rourke of Football Insider, Southampton are eyeing a move to sign Larne youngster Jack Hastings. The Championship side have reportedly already sent scouts to watch the Northern Irishman and have joined the race to secure the forward's signature alongside play-off rivals Leeds United.
The two second-tier sides may well struggle to compete for Hastings' signature, however, amid reported interest from Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers in a busy race for his potential arrival. Given the amount of interest that Hastings is reportedly receiving, Southampton will have to act fast if they want to land the youngster, making January all the more interesting.
20-goal Hastings is one for the future
Still just 17-years-old, Hastings has already made significant strides to attract such high interest within English football. The forward has impressed at youth level, finding the back of the net an incredible 20 times already this season, and now looks on the brink of earning a permanent place in the Larne first team after making his first appearance in the Irish Cup in the last campaign.
Only likely to get better, Southampton may need to act soon if they want to secure the best deal possible for the future star. When it comes to the Saints' current attacking options, the main man for Hastings to eventually take over is Che Adams. The 27-year-old could be the perfect tutor for the young forward if he decides to make the move to St Mary's over other options.
Southampton striker Che Adams.
When the winter window swings open, Hastings looks likely to have the biggest decision of his career and one that could see him reach his ever-growing potential. Having seen talents like Ward-Prowse, Kevin Phillips and Theo Walcott all emerge and turn into stars from their academy over the years, Southampton may well find their next academy star in the form of Hastings.
Manchester United's season has been far from ideal, with pressure increasing on the players and the boss.
Erik ten Hag’s side are eighth in the Premier League after 20 games, but they have already lost the same number as they did last season (9) and have only scored 22 goals.
Premier League Top Scorers
Club
Nationality
Goals
Erling Haaland
Manchester City
Norway
14
Mohamed Salah
Liverpool
Egypt
14
Dominic Solanke
Bournemouth
England
12
Son Heung-min
Tottenham
South Korea
12
Jarrod Bowen
West Ham
England
11
Hwang Hee-chan
Wolves
South Korea
10
Alexander Isak
Newcastle
Sweden
9
Ollie Watkins
Aston Villa
England
9
Cole Palmer
Chelsea
England
8
Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea
Senegal
7
With that in mind, United will look to improve their side in January in an attempt to secure European football next year.
Man Utd transfers latest – Jarrad Branthwaite
According to the Daily Mail, Man United have taken note of Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite.
However, they may have to battle against Spanish giant Real Madrid for the signature of the young defender, who has caught the eye a great deal in the Premier League this term.
According to prior reports, Everton have set a £100m asking price for their young centre-back; not great news for Ten Hag and Sir Jim Ratcliffe at all.
Indeed, this will likely price the Red Devils out of his signature this January due to financial fair play guidelines.
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ByLuke Randall Feb 1, 2024 What this move would mean for Raphael Varane
There’s no doubt that when Raphael Varane is fit, he is the first-choice defender at right centre-back, however, availability has been his biggest issue since moving to Manchester.
The World Cup winner has been plagued by injuries over the last few years, and he has already missed five games this campaign.
With that in mind and his contract running out in the summer, United could look to cash in on the former Real Madrid man to fund future transfers, with the potential signing of Branthwaite ultimately ending Varane’s United career.
Nonetheless, what does Branthwaite’s profile look like based on statistics from the 2023/24 Premier League campaign and the 2022/23 Eredivisie season? Well, pretty impressive.
Branthwaite's Stats
Stats (per 90)
Everton
PSV
Tackles
2.00
1.04
Dribblers Tackled
1.29
0.63
Interceptions
1.76
1.63
Ball recoveries
6.76
6.64
Touches
50.53
68.45
Passes completed
30.76
50.87
Pass completion % (long)
79.1% (46.9%)
86.9% (71.2%)
Stats via FBref
Despite being left-footed, during his time at PSV, Branthwaite showed his ability to play as the right centre half with complete ease.
The England U21 star is extremely comfortable with the ball at his feet, as evidenced by an 86.9% pass success in the Netherlands, and he possesses a vast passing range too, which often makes him press-resistant and allows the team to retain the ball.
However, he is capable of playing long, accurate passes, which would allow Marcus Rashford to thrive in particular. All the above has been mainly displayed at PSV, due to Everton being a side that rarely dominates possession.
On the other hand, this campaign at Everton has allowed Branthwaite to showcase his defensive quality, where he has been praised for being an “absolute wall” by Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig.
The 21-year-old has a unique profile that allows him to get tight to defenders using his physicality while also being comfortable defending 1v1 situations in the channels. This is highlighted by the defender's tackling statistics, which coincidentally is where Varane struggles, as he ranks in the bottom 98% for dribblers tackled and the bottom 91% among centre-backs for tackles based on statistics from the last year throughout Europe.
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Importantly, Branthwaite is a proactive defender who reads the game well and is always one step ahead of the attacker, as shown by the interceptions and ball recoveries statistics. The United number 19 also ranks low for the above, at 0.77 and 5.77, respectively.
It is clear that signing the Everton star would not only be an instant upgrade on Varane, but he would be at the heart of the United defence for years to come. Despite being just 21, he has the maturity of an experienced professional, and the Red Devils must look to beat the competition to his signature.
In the frenzy of a final over that saw three wickets, three runs, and a dismissal on 99, Usman Shinwari defended four runs to steal victory
The Report by Danyal Rasool10-Mar-2019How the game played outThis was a match Quetta Gladiators appeared to have won so many times you could swear they’d have four points rather than the usual two added to their already burgeoning tally. Instead, in the frenzy of a final over that saw three wickets, three runs, a dismissal on 99 and Usman Shinwari making amends, they would end up with none, a raucous Karachi crowd roaring their side over the line, seemingly flying in the face of reason. Ahmed Shehzad was dismissed one short, and until then seemed destined to be the hero of the day. On a day when Shane Watson fell short, Shehzad guided Quetta to within an inch of the finish line, but where he stumbled, the whole house of cards came crashing down.Karachi had been put in to bat in front of their own fans for the first time in PSL history, and Babar Azam and Colin Munro set up an excellent platform from which Imad Wasim’s side could dominate the game. Babar Azam reached his 99th T20 score above 30, and soon after crossed 50, already the young leader of the batting attack. Ingram was good for a few fireworks in the middle overs, launching Mohammad Nawaz for consecutive sixes to spoil otherwise respectable figures, and the fireworks of Iftikhar Ahmed at the end allowed Karachi to end up with 190, a total that even expert chasers like Quetta would be stretched to overhaul.The chase had seesawed on a number of occasions, with excellent spells from both left-armers Imad Wasim and Umer Khan edging the asking rate up. But with Shehzad, buoyed by a missed stumping chance by an ordinary Ben Dunk, at the crease and in fine fettle, Quetta always gave off the sense they were in command. Umer’s wickets were the only thing reigning them back in, and when Shinwari leaked 22 in his third over, it looked as if Karachi would have to try again to qualify. Then a mad final over followed where Shehzad was brilliantly caught by Colin Ingram at mid-off, and two further wickets fell. The man who had conceded 22 an over ago had somehow defended four to win the game.Ahmed Shehzad steers one towards third man•Pakistan Super LeagueTurning point Quetta looked like they had stalled Karachi’s momentum once they lost their fifth wicket in the 19th over. Karachi had by then accumulated 156, which, on this wicket, meant they would probably end up well below par. But a splendid 18-ball 44 from Iftikhar Ahmed saw the home side plunder 34 runs from their last 11 balls, and a couple of hours later, they needed every single one of them.Star of the dayThe final accolades may belong to Shinwari, but if ever a player deserved an uninterrupted moment in the spotlight the losing side of a contest, it was bashful 19-year old Umer Khan. The uncapped left-arm spinner has, alongside Fawad Ahmed, arguably been the best slow bowler in the entire competition. He was responsible for all of the first four Quetta wickets, three of them credited to his account, the fourth a runout thanks to a flawless throw from him at the boundary. He beat Watson in the flight to get him cheaply, had Rossouw stumped after he saw the batsman charging, and dragged Umar Akmal wide outside off stump to have him hole out. Every miniscule contribution would count in the end.The big missQuetta have historically been hampered by the absence of international stars in their midst once the tournament moves to Pakistan. Last year, after they were knocked out in the playoffs, coach Moin Khan bitterly lamented Shane Watson’s decision not to come to Pakistan. So when, for the first time, the Australian announced he would accompany Quetta back to Karachi, it appeared he may be the difference maker. He got off to a brisk start today, and the signs looked ominous for Karachi. But then, that man Umer struck for the first time of many this evening, coaxing Watson into a loft over cow corner. Watson was reaching for it, and even on these short boundaries, failed to get the elevation required to clear Mohammad Rizwan at the boundary. He had whet the appetite of the Karachi crowd with 19 off 15, but would not be serving the main course for a change.Where the teams standKarachi’s win means the race to the playoffs is over, with Karachi sealing the last qualification spot. Lahore Qalandars join Multan Sultans out of contention.
Transfer expert Dean Jones has backed a "class" Southampton player to revive his St Mary's career despite currently being on loan.
Southampton transfer news
The Saints will have the opportunity to make new signings when the January transfer window rolls around should Russell Martin want to improve the options in his squad.
A number of players have emerged as potential targets for Southampton in the winter window, with West Brom youngster Tom Fellows seen as a possible option. Another player who is also believed to be in their thoughts is Maximilian Entrup, with the Hartberg striker seen as an option to replace Che Adams in the event that the Scot leaves in January.
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There are also loanees who are currently plying their trade away from St Mary's at the moment, with the south coast club having the option to bring them back further down the line. A significant claim has now emerged regarding one of those figures, with Paul Onuachu's Southampton future assessed.
Key update on Paul Onuachu's Southampton future
Speaking to GiveMeSport, Jones claimed that Onuachu could yet return from his loan spell and still have a successful Southampton career ahead of him.
Paul Onuachu in action for Southampton.
He said: "I think it is a win-win. Onuachu obviously hasn't set the world on fire since landing at Saints, but I actually thought it was a good signing when they brought him in initially.
"I don't think he's really been given enough opportunity to show that he could crack it at Southampton. You could argue that that's not necessarily the club's fault. They've been in really bad times and they've been pretty desperate. They've had to try various things and they've had different managers. So he's kind of been a victim of that as well.
"But to see him go away now scoring goals, everyone's a winner from that point of view. I think that eventually he'll come back to Southampton and he will get another opportunity and just needs to hit the ground running when that happens."
This is perhaps an encouraging sign for Southampton, with Onuachu impressing greatly on loan at Trabzonspor at the moment, scoring six goals in eight Turkish Super Lig appearances so far this season.
The 29-year-old has averaged an eye-catching 4.5 aerial duel wins per game in the competition, highlighting his dominance leading the line, while he also has a tally of 3.1 shots per match, showing that he is often in the thick of the action.
Martin will surely be tempted to try again with Onuachu at the end of this season, assuming he continues his current impressive form. Former teammate Rasmus Carstensen has lauded him in the past, saying:
“He is on the top scorer list again, and a player who scores 30+ goals obviously has a level for more than the club he plays for. Paul has a great opportunity to take the next step. He is a class guy, I can’t say anything negative about him."
It will be fascinating to see how he fares in the coming months, and should the chance to bring him back in January even emerge, it is something they should consider.
It's been a difficult week for Manchester United. A 3-3 draw away at Galatasaray all but mathematically sealed the club's exit from the Champions League in midweek while a harrowing 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St. James' Park compounded the side's misery.
The Red Devils had picked up the most wins from the last six matches in the Premier League and were the in-form team in England's top flight, but a loss to the Magpies brought the side back down to earth.
The result meant Newcastle leapt above them in the table and has piled further pressure on head coach Erik ten Hag, with games against Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Liverpool on the horizon.
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.
There were several disappointing displays for United on Saturday night but Scott McTominay in particular looked well off the pace.
Manchester United's game in numbers
The 13-time winners of the competition had just 42% of the ball and clung on for dear life before Anthony Gordon fired the hosts into the lead ten minutes into the second half. United already looked like a beaten team once the ball bypassed Andre Onana and caressed the net.
The Athletic journalist Laurie Whitwell was quite damning in his post-match assessment, labelling the performance as "pitiful" and the "worst of the season" so far.
Statistically, the home team were the dominant side and could even be slightly disappointed that the game only ended 1-0 given the sheer volume of shots that were peppered towards the United goal.
Game Stats
Newcastle United
Manchester United
Possession %
58
42
Expected Goals
2.5
0.48
Shots
22
8
Shots Off Target
11
2
Shots On Target
4
1
Shots Inside Box
13
4
Accurate Passes
453
277
Passes In Opposition's Half
276
140
Touches In Opposition's Box
41
12
Duels Won %
63
37
Stats via FotMob
One player in particular struggled on the pitch and could find himself out of the starting lineup this Wednesday when Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea come to town.
Sofyan Amrabat's stats this season
Having played the full match, McTominay earned a match rating of just 4/10, as per MEN's Samuel Luckhurst. The Scotland international struggled to have any impact on the game, winning just two of his 11 total duels against Newcastle, leaving the pitch with a 0% success rate in his aerial duels.
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Additionally, McTominay lost possession of the ball twice, committed three fouls and was dribbled past on two separate occasions, as per FotMob.
Alongside United's 18-year-old midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, McTominay looked like the inexperienced one. Mainoo won 50% of his ground duels and boasted a 92% passing accuracy with 45 touches of the ball.
Despite that, it was Mainoo who was whipped off in the second half for loan signing Sofyan Amrabat. The Moroccan had little time to impose himself on proceedings given there were just ten minutes of normal time remaining when he entered the fray.
However, since McTominay struggled at St. James' Park, perhaps Ten Hag could look to bring the Fiorentina star into the starting lineup on Tuesday in his place. Let's look at how the pair compare statistically this term.
Amrabat vs McTominay
Per 90 Metrics
Sofyan Amrabat
Scott McTominay
Progressive Passes
9.47
2.56
Progressive Carries
1.05
0.77
Passes To Final 1/3
9.47
3.59
Passes To Penalty Area
1.05
0
Switches
1.05
0.26
Passing Accuracy
85.9
82
Tackles
3.68
2.18
Tackles Won
1.84
1.03
Interceptions
1.05
0.9
Stats via FBref
McTominay is Manchester United's joint-third top goalscorer this season and boasts a 22% conversion rate which is higher than club captain Bruno Fernandes. However, his goals in recent games have masked some incredibly questionable displays.
Amrabat arrived on transfer deadline day on a season-long loan and Ten Hag even described the Morocco international as "amazing" on his debut which came in a 3-0 win against Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup.
However, the 27-year-old has made merely four Premier League starts since but is faring much better in terms of possession and defensive stats and could be the perfect partner for Mainoo in the middle of the park.
His 127-run stand with No. 9 Saifuddin set the tone for a competitive score before their spinners applied the choke
The Report by Mohammad Isam21-Oct-2018Bangladesh 271-8 (Imrul 144, Saifuddin 50, Jarvis 4-37) beat Zimbabwe 243-9 (Williams 50*, Mehidy 3-46) by 28 runsImrul Kayes raises his bat after reaching a hundred•AFP
Imrul Kayes’ career-best 144 powered Bangladesh to a 28-run win over Zimbabwe in the first ODI. The visitors squandered a golden opportunity to control the game when they had the home side cornered at 139 for 6 in the 30th over. Imrul and Mohammad Saifuddin chose that moment to put on a record 127-run seventh-wicket stand to pull Bangladesh to 271-8 in 50 overs, before the spinners applied the choke in time-honoured fashion, as the home team took a one-nil lead in the three-match series.Imrul was involved in three crucial stands, the last of which was a rescue act that turned a difficult position into a dominant one. Bangladesh had lost two wickets in the first six overs when Liton Das and debutant Fazle Mahmud fell in the same Tendai Chatara over. Imrul and Mushfiqur Rahim then added 49 runs for the third wicket to revive the innings.After Mushfiqur fell in the 15th over, Imrul and Mohammad Mithun batted in a higher gear to add 71 runs for the fourth wicket. Mithun struck three sixes and a four in his 37 off 40 balls but then Kyle Jarvis, bowling his third spell, removed Mithun, Mahmudullah and Mehidy Hasan in the space of 13 balls.The 2 for 3 collapse should have been the end of Bangladesh’s positive approach but Imrul and Mohammad Saifuddin did not consume too many deliveries to first steady the innings, and then up the ante, in the last ten overs that saw the home team add 85. Saifuddin’s maiden ODI fifty included three fours and a six and came off 69 balls. Imrul, on the other hand, chose his moments to buckle down and attack.He reached his half century in 64 balls but picked up pace thereafter, getting the next 50 at a run-a-ball. His last 44 runs came even quicker, at a strike-rate of exactly 200, which was a consequence of the five fours and three sixes he hammered during that period.For Zimbabwe, Jarvis led the way with the ball, finishing with four for 37, while Chatara took three wickets. Till the 40th over, Zimbabwe had done splendidly but all the good work came a cropper in the final ten, not helped in the slightest by a couple of dropped catches and misfields on the boundary.With 272 to get, Hamilton Masakadza and Cephas Zhuwao gave Zimbabwe early impetus. Zhuwao struck three fours in the first five overs before he slammed Mehidy Hasan for a massive six that landed well beyond the long-on boundary. But with his first ball, Mustafizur Rahman forced his way through Zhuwao’s defensive prod, ending his cameo on 35.In the face of consistent bowling from the home side, Zimbabwe imploded thereafter. Either side of Masakadza’s needless run-out, Nazmul Islam produced stunning deliveries to dismiss Brendan Taylor and Sikandar Raza.With a classic left-arm spinner’s delivery that pitched on off and middle, Nazmul hit Taylor’s off stump as the batsman pushed forward to defend. Raza was undone by a ripper that turned sharply, beating him on the back foot, and hitting his off stump as well. Both wickets were followed by the customary serpentine celebration.By this time, the match had all but slipped out of Zimbabwe’s grip. Bangladesh continued to dictate terms as Zimbabwe lost more wickets and fell so far behind the required run-rate that even a 67-run ninth wicket stand between Sean Williams – who remained unbeaten on a 58-ball 50 – and Jarvis was not enough to save them from a 28-run defeat.
Leeds United are set for a major boost off the field that will in turn help the club to prosper across the long term in Yorkshire, according to a fresh report from Phil Hay.
Leeds United updates: Ayling contract, January window, Finlay Gorman
According to a contract update from TEAMtalk, Whites veteran Luke Ayling is believed to be in contention to win a new deal at Elland Road as his experience is still deemed as a valuable commodity in the dressing room.
The report states that Stuart Dallas and Liam Cooper are in the same boat as Ayling, given that their contracts at Leeds United are due to expire in the summer of 2024. Nevertheless, no decision has been made on either of them and it remains to be seen whether their long-term futures lie at the club.
Speaking on the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast, BBC Radio Leeds journalist Adam Pope has given his verdict on potential events at Leeds United during the January transfer window, stating: "We know [chief executive] Angus Kinnear has said it will probably be a window for loans. I've always felt that the key to Championship success is how well you do in the loan market in terms of bringing in Premier League-style players, and we've seen that with Leeds, with Ben White and others."
He then added: "If it's going to be [primarily] loans, does it matter who is there? I think it does personally. I like the way Nick has gone about his business. It's been very quiet but it's been effective. Why won't that be so again in January, especially if Leeds continue their upward trajectory?"
As per The Yorkshire Evening Post, Manchester City have made contact with Leeds as they look to acquire Whites youngster Finlay Gorman, who is highly rated within the walls of Thorp Arch. Born in 2008, Gorman has impressed as he has worked his way up the ranks at Elland Road. Newcastle United are also keen to take the 16-year-old to the North East.
Leeds United's next five fixtures – all competitions
Competition
Opponent
Venue
Sky Bet Championship
Norwich City (A)
Carrow Road
Sky Bet Championship
Stoke City (A)
bet365 Stadium
Sky Bet Championship
Huddersfield (H)
Elland Road
Sky Bet Championship
Leicester City (A)
King Power Stadium
Sky Bet Championship
Plymouth Argyle (H)
Elland Road
Leeds United news – Elland Road takeover
Writing in a Leeds United ownership update, The Athletic journalist Phil Hay reveals that the handover of Elland Road from former owner Andrea Radrizzani to the newly incorporated 49ers Enterprises will be finalised and registered with Companies House in the near future.
This news will come as a big boost to Leeds United fans, who will now be safe in the knowledge that every facet of the club will be controlled by the same regime and the lingering presence of Radrizzani is no more.
Leeds United manager Jurgen Klopp.
On the pitch, Daniel Farke has enjoyed a commendable start to life in the Sky Bet Championship, leading his side to fifth place in the table after 11 matches.
His former club Norwich City await this weekend in what will be another stiff test for Leeds United as they aim to gain promotion back to the Premier League.
As torcidas de América-MG, Grêmio, Palmeiras e São Paulo já sabem exatamente quando poderão retornar as suas atenções para a Copa do Brasil que está na fase semifinal.
Depois de ter delimitado os mandos de campo, a Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF) definiu as datas e horários para a realização dos confrontos onde as datas anteriormente previstas acabaram se confirmando: 23 e 30 de dezembro.
Em relação aos horários, os confrontos tanto da ida como da volta entre Grêmio x São Paulo e Palmeiras x América-MG serão realizados às 21h30.
Além da vaga na Copa Libertadores e a glória da conquista, também estará em jogo nos compromissos a considerável premiação de R$ 22 milhões para quem chegar a decisão e, para o campeão, o valor será de R$ 54 milhões.
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Crystal Palace have now made contact over a deal for a £50m forward with “frightening pace”, having expressed strong interest in securing his signature.
Palace keen to bolster attacking options
Palace are flying high in the Premier League, and remain real contenders to qualify for Europe, but their Europa Conference League campaign has been a bit more mixed, suffering disappointing defeats against AEK Larnaca and Strasbourg.
Speaking after the loss against the French side at the end of November, manager Oliver Glasner made it clear he wants to bolster his attacking options during the upcoming transfer window, saying: “We have to support the players. This is what we will do. It’s the only thing we will do, support them, encourage them, stay positive. The second thing [to improve in attack] is to buy a player in January.”
Glasner’s interest in strengthening his forward line comes amid doubts over Jean-Philippe Mateta’s future at Selhurst Park, with Tottenham Hotspur reportedly set to make a bid for the Frenchman, who has seven goals to his name in the Premier League so far this season.
As such, Palace may have to think about bringing in a new striker soon, and they also hold a strong interest in signing versatile Tottenham forward Brennan Johnson, who is capable of playing at centre-forward and on both wings.
That is according to a report from TEAMtalk, which states the Eagles have now made informal contact over a deal for the Welshman, alongside two other unnamed Premier League clubs, with Spurs now strongly considering a sale.
Currently, the north Londoners value Johnson at £50m, but there is a feeling they would be willing to sanction a departure for a slightly lower fee, with his inconsistent performances frustrating Thomas Frank.
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It is somewhat surprising Spurs are considering offloading the Wales international, given that he has regularly provided goals and assists since arriving from Nottingham Forest back in 2023.
Brennan Johnson’s attacking record per season
PL appearances
Goal involvements
2023-24
32
16
2024-25
33
16
2025-26
13
2
The 24-year-old was also key to Tottenham ending their long wait for a trophy last season, scoring the winning goal as his side overcame Manchester United in the Europa League final.
HLTCO has also waxed lyrical about the former Nottingham Forest man in the past, taking to X to praise his speed during the 2023-24 campaign.
Johnson could be a statement signing for Crystal Palace, as they look to transform from a mid-table side into consistent challengers for Europe.