Tottenham Hotspur have been linked to forward Brennan Johnson this summer transfer window and a report has shared the details as to why they want to sign him.
It has been reported by The Athletic that Tottenham would like to sign Johnson this summer as they continue their rebuild ahead of next season. Now, a new report from The Athletic has detailed the reasons as to why they are fancying signing Johnson.
Apparently, Spurs are wanting him due to the fact that he is a homegrown player and also due to the fact that he is ‘an investment for the future’.
The fact that he is homegrown is a ‘significant lure’ for Spurs and apparently even more so if Harry Kane leaves this summer.
Spurs want to sign Brennan Johnson
The ‘complete‘ forward enjoyed his first Premier League campaign last season as he managed eight goals. The 22 year-old looks to have top potential.
If Spurs do desperately want him then they are going to have to pay a big price for the Welsh international this summer.
Reports claim that Nottingham Forest want around £50million for the forward should they allow him to leave during the transfer window.
With so much happening at Spurs this summer, it is no shock to see them look to top talent who can also be a future investment. Johnson would definitely add some good depth to the Spurs squad and could be a player for many seasons should he join.
Despite his quality, £50million seems very steep for a forward who has only played one season of top-flight football. It may be best to wait to see if he can be consistent. In Johnson, Tottenham would be getting themselves a top talent who has enjoyed a similar trajectory to Kane at his boyhood club.
Johnson joined the City Ground club’s academy as a youngster and rose through the ranks.
He made his debut three years ago. Since then, he has clocked up 105 appearances, 29 goals and 12 assists for the Reds. Johnson would certainly be a good shout for Tottenham. He is extremely talented, has a high ceiling, and is proven in the Premier League.
Total Football Analysis described the 22-year-old as a “complete” forward.
Meanwhile, The Mirror noted in March 2023 that he had clocked up the highest speed in the top flight.
His 36.70kph put him higher up than the likes of Mykhaylo Mudryk, Darwin Nunez and Erling Haaland. And if we’re talking tenuous links with Spurs, Johnson is part of the same agency as Tottenham ace Ryan Sessegnon.
Obviously whoever was to replace Kane would have some gargantuan shoes to fill.
However, Johnson certainly has what it takes to develop into the role if he were to join Spurs.
