Everton, Crystal Palace complete Johnson-McNeil swap deal
Everton and Crystal Palace have finalized a rare straight player swap involving Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil. Both players have signed long-term contracts with their new respective clubs.
Why it matters
Direct player swaps are uncommon in modern professional football, making this a notable administrative move within the Premier League.
Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil have completed a rare straight swap between Premier League sides, with Everton signing Johnson from Crystal Palace and McNeil moving in the opposite direction, the clubs said on Tuesday.
Johnson, 25, has signed a four-year contract with Everton, while McNeil, 26, has agreed a deal with Palace until 2030.
The Wales international joined Palace in January from Tottenham Hotspur and made 26 appearances in all competitions.
"There were a lot of reasons why I was so keen to join - the manager, the players, the direction the team is going in," Johnson said in a statement on Everton's website.
McNeil scored 15 goals and provided 19 assists in 128 appearances for Everton following his move from Burnley in 2022.
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