Everton, Palace Complete Johnson-McNeil Swap Deal
Johnson and McNeil each signed new long-term deals after a rare Premier League straight swap, with Johnson seeking a reset after a scoreless Palace spell.
- On Tuesday, Everton and Crystal Palace completed a rare straight swap between Premier League sides, with Brennan Johnson joining the Blues and Dwight McNeil moving to Selhurst Park.
- Johnson, 25, struggled during his seven-month stint at Palace after joining from Tottenham, failing to score. Meanwhile, Everton parted ways with McNeil, 26, following four years of 'loyal service' on Merseyside.
- "I want to come in and show what I can do," Johnson said, citing Everton's direction and the belief shown by manager David Moyes.
- Everton thanked McNeil for his commitment and effort, wishing him the best. The 26-year-old has agreed to a deal with Palace until 2030.
- The two clubs will meet at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 22 for the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
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Everton, Palace complete Johnson-McNeil swap deal
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 signs for Everton in McNeil swap deal
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