Tottenham Set to Sign Brennan Johnson as Chelsea Pull Out of Race
Tottenham Hotspur is poised to secure the signing of Nottingham Forest forward Brennan Johnson after Chelsea withdrew from the race. The 22-year-old has been identified by Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino as a solution to Chelsea’s attacking problems.
Chelsea has been struggling in the goal-scoring department, with only Nicolas Jackson as the recognized center forward at Stamford Bridge. With Christopher Nkunku out until December, the Blues have been lacking firepower up front. Johnson’s addition would have provided much-needed support for Jackson.
However, Chelsea has decided to pull out of the race to sign the Wales international after registering their interest with Nottingham Forest. The reason behind this decision is Forest’s £50 million asking price for Johnson, which Chelsea deemed excessive.
This turn of events has left Tottenham as the sole contender for Johnson’s signature. Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has given the green light for the deal to go ahead as he looks to strengthen his attack following the departure of Harry Kane. Richarlison, who was brought in as a replacement for Kane, has yet to find the back of the net this season.
It remains to be seen whether Tottenham will meet Forest’s asking price for Johnson. However, they do have £86 million from the sale of Kane, which could be used to fund the transfer.
In other news, Bayern Munich has reportedly made contact with Manchester United over a potential midfielder swap deal. This development adds another twist to the ongoing transfer saga involving the two clubs.
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In conclusion, Tottenham Hotspur is in pole position to sign Brennan Johnson from Nottingham Forest after Chelsea pulled out of the race. The £50 million asking price set by Forest was deemed excessive by Chelsea, leaving Tottenham as the only contender. With funds from the sale of Harry Kane, Tottenham has the financial means to secure the deal. This transfer could provide the attacking boost that Tottenham needs following Kane’s departure.