Crystal Palace are preparing an ambitious double swoop in the January transfer window, with Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb and Tottenham Hotspur forward Brennan Johnson high on their list of targets.
Palace's Primary January Targets
The Selhurst Park hierarchy are keen to back head coach Oliver Glasner with early additions to the squad. Their wish list is headed by two Premier League attackers who have found first-team opportunities limited this season.
Oscar Bobb, the 22-year-old Norwegian international, has recently returned to Manchester City's first-team picture. However, his progress was checked by a hamstring injury sustained against Brentford in midweek. Despite this setback, his availability has attracted attention, with City reportedly open to considering offers. Bobb has been restricted to just five Premier League starts this campaign.
Palace face competition for his signature, as several other clubs are monitoring the situation. Meanwhile, their admiration for Brennan Johnson is long-standing. The 24-year-old Wales international, a £47 million signing from Nottingham Forest, has started only six top-flight matches for Spurs this term.
Complex Transfer Negotiations Ahead
Tottenham's apparent willingness to discuss Johnson's departure is linked to their own plans to reinforce manager Thomas Frank's attacking options. The club is looking to offset further spending, and Johnson's sale could facilitate new arrivals. The player himself is expected to wait and assess all enquiries before making a decision on his future.
Spurs retain a strong interest in Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo. The 25-year-old has a release clause set at £60 million plus £5 million in add-ons this January, which drops to around £50 million in the summer. This has sparked a multi-club battle.
Manchester United made fresh enquiries for Semenyo earlier this week, while Manchester City—previously considered front-runners—remain attentive. Liverpool are also in the mix but are first assessing the situation regarding Mohamed Salah's future before making their next move.
Palace's Wider Squad Needs
Beyond their pursuit of attacking talent, Crystal Palace are actively seeking to address other areas of the squad. The club is determined to bring in a right wing-back to provide cover for the injured Daniel Munoz. Additionally, they are in the market for a new striker and a midfielder.
One name on their radar is Auxerre's Kevin Danois, indicating a broad scouting approach across European leagues. The push for early business is designed to give Glasner the best possible chance of implementing his style and climbing the Premier League table in the second half of the season.
