08/08/2026
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Brennan Johnson during a Crystal Palace Training Session
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Here are two more names that have been added to those already doing the rounds in the Rumour Mill this long hot summer... and I don't think we've had them featured yet:
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham United)
Following West Ham’s relegation from the Premier League, their 28-year-old right-back is predictably being linked with a top-flight exit. With the Hammers reportedly looking to offload his wages in a fire sale, whispers have emerged linking David Moyes with a move for his former Manchester United defender to fill that old gaping hole at right-back.
This one reeks of agent placement to drive up interest. Wan-Bissaka has already been touted to half the Premier League and beyond — from Fulham and Brentford to Arsenal and Lazio. West Ham are reportedly holding out for a fee in the £15M–£25M bracket for a player who struggled for consistency during a miserable 2 years in East London.
As Everton's elite recruitment team appear to have been stymied in their quest to actively pursue Celtic’s Alistair Johnston to address the full-back situation, perhaps it's not beyond the realms of possibility that attention has now shifted to Wan-Bissaka.
Brennan Johnson (Crystal Palace)
A few spurious reports have surfaced trying to link Everton with the Welsh international, suggesting Moyes is looking for additional pace on the flanks.
Johnson only just moved from Tottenham Hotspur to Crystal Palace in the January window for £35M on a long-term contract. Oliver Glasner brought him in as a flagship signing, and he’s a key fixture at Selhurst Park.
Seems unlikely that Palace are selling, and Everton aren't dropping £40M+ on a player who moved 6 months ago. We’ve already committed well over £20M to make Tyrique George’s move permanent alongside bringing in Christian Nørgaard and Hayden Hackney.
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Ian Bennett
2 Posted 07/08/2026 at 20:30:22
2 Posted 07/08/2026 at 20:30:22
Brennan Johnson swap deal for McNeil looks interesting.
Jeff Armstrong
3 Posted 07/08/2026 at 20:45:29
3 Posted 07/08/2026 at 20:45:29
I would take Wan Bissaka and Brennan Johnson and offload McNeil for either of them any day of the week.
And in the same breath, I'd tell Celtic to swivel regarding Whathisname Johnson, fucking 28-year-old journeyman.
Held to ransom by an equivalent Championship club over a Championship player. Pffft!!
And in the same breath, I'd tell Celtic to swivel regarding Whathisname Johnson, fucking 28-year-old journeyman.
Held to ransom by an equivalent Championship club over a Championship player. Pffft!!
Paul Hewitt
4 Posted 07/08/2026 at 20:47:20
4 Posted 07/08/2026 at 20:47:20
Wan-Bissaka? Is that the best our top-notch recruitment team can come up with?
When you see better right-backs have been transferred all over Europe. Unbelievable!!!
When you see better right-backs have been transferred all over Europe. Unbelievable!!!
Mike Gaynes
5 Posted 07/08/2026 at 21:08:35
5 Posted 07/08/2026 at 21:08:35
Add Krepin Diatta to the list of our targets. Right back for Senegal and Monaco, free agent. Started every game at the World Cup. Don't know if he can defend but his pace is spectacular.
Brennan Johnson a total bust for Palace but I've always loved his pace, and I'd be delighted to see him resurrect his career with us. However, after the way Palace screwed Dwight over, I can't believe he'd even consider them. And wouldn't Megan dump him flat if he did?
Brennan Johnson a total bust for Palace but I've always loved his pace, and I'd be delighted to see him resurrect his career with us. However, after the way Palace screwed Dwight over, I can't believe he'd even consider them. And wouldn't Megan dump him flat if he did?
Bob Parrington
6 Posted 08/08/2026 at 01:10:44
6 Posted 08/08/2026 at 01:10:44
Brennan Johnson of Crystal Palace in a swap deal with Dwight McNeil has been touted.
Any thoughts on the veracity of this from GiveMeSport.com?
Any thoughts on the veracity of this from GiveMeSport.com?
Laurie Hartley
7 Posted 08/08/2026 at 05:04:00
7 Posted 08/08/2026 at 05:04:00
Dean Williams
8 Posted 08/08/2026 at 11:12:49
8 Posted 08/08/2026 at 11:12:49
Wan-Bissaka all day.
Should have got him before he went to West Ham for a pittance.
Should have got him before he went to West Ham for a pittance.
Frank Fearns
9 Posted 08/08/2026 at 11:23:26
9 Posted 08/08/2026 at 11:23:26
I agree.
I've seen him play for Man Utd and for the Hammers and I rate him.
I've seen him play for Man Utd and for the Hammers and I rate him.
Ian Wilkins
10 Posted 08/08/2026 at 11:45:03
10 Posted 08/08/2026 at 11:45:03
Moyes knows Wan-Bissaka inside out.
He appears a decent right back to me. Prefer him to Johnson from Celtic.
Brennan Johnson on the other hand not for me, failed at Spurs, failed at Palace. Sell McNeil make a better purchase.
He appears a decent right back to me. Prefer him to Johnson from Celtic.
Brennan Johnson on the other hand not for me, failed at Spurs, failed at Palace. Sell McNeil make a better purchase.
Raymond Fox
11 Posted 08/08/2026 at 12:22:20
11 Posted 08/08/2026 at 12:22:20
Buy Wan-Bissaka, I'd like B Johnson but I think that's a non starter because of what he would cost.
Christy Ring
12 Posted 08/08/2026 at 12:27:27
12 Posted 08/08/2026 at 12:27:27
Id be delighted if we signed Wan-Bissaka, a superb defender with very few wingers getting the better of him, definitely the best option out there. Johnson has a lot more pace than McNeill, and can play upfront, but I expect a fee + McNeill.
Steve Brown
13 Posted 08/08/2026 at 12:52:31
13 Posted 08/08/2026 at 12:52:31
If we sign Wan Bissaka we need an attacking left-back.
Otherwise we’ll have two defensive fullbacks on a low block so Tarkowski can handle it.
Otherwise we’ll have two defensive fullbacks on a low block so Tarkowski can handle it.
Hugh Jenkins
14 Posted 08/08/2026 at 12:57:56
14 Posted 08/08/2026 at 12:57:56
Steve (13), we already have Aznou.
Ian Bennett
15 Posted 08/08/2026 at 13:17:19
15 Posted 08/08/2026 at 13:17:19
I think that is the problem Steve. Wan Bissaka and Spence are good defensive right backs, but they create little on the attacking side.
Added to Mykolenko and Tarkowski it doesnt massively change the problem with the team set up or the attacking output.
I don't think Tarkowski and Keane are necessarily the only low block problem either. Id be very wary of playing a very high line with Branthwaite and Obrien. Branthwaite needs to build his fitness and get over his injury problems. The thought of him putting in 40-50 yard recovery sprints is asking for trouble. His hamstrings arent up to it. Certainly he couldn't afford another hamstring blow out, as good as he is.
Added to Mykolenko and Tarkowski it doesnt massively change the problem with the team set up or the attacking output.
I don't think Tarkowski and Keane are necessarily the only low block problem either. Id be very wary of playing a very high line with Branthwaite and Obrien. Branthwaite needs to build his fitness and get over his injury problems. The thought of him putting in 40-50 yard recovery sprints is asking for trouble. His hamstrings arent up to it. Certainly he couldn't afford another hamstring blow out, as good as he is.
Eric Myles
16 Posted 08/08/2026 at 13:17:35
16 Posted 08/08/2026 at 13:17:35
Admin: I'm getting critical error messages on a couple of 'phones, both Androids.
Josh Horne
17 Posted 08/08/2026 at 13:20:46
17 Posted 08/08/2026 at 13:20:46
If we are looking at Wan Bissaka as an alternative to Alistair Johnston then that seems a bit odd to me, these are two very different right backs.
Wan Bissaka would do nothing to correct our poor creativity down both flanks. I would prefer Johnston and I think we will end up with him. If not Alistair Johnston, then I would hope we are pursuing a consistent approach to recruitment by focusing on players that have similar strengths to him.
That said, either improves us at RB and moving O'Brien to centre half improves us there as well.
Wan Bissaka would do nothing to correct our poor creativity down both flanks. I would prefer Johnston and I think we will end up with him. If not Alistair Johnston, then I would hope we are pursuing a consistent approach to recruitment by focusing on players that have similar strengths to him.
That said, either improves us at RB and moving O'Brien to centre half improves us there as well.
Dale Self
18 Posted 08/08/2026 at 13:31:03
18 Posted 08/08/2026 at 13:31:03
With Vini Jr staying, Arse may be in for Ndiaye. Johnson could be cover for a late move. I am not sure he is Moyes material in training but it is something of a decent backup plan.
Steve Brown
19 Posted 08/08/2026 at 13:43:42
19 Posted 08/08/2026 at 13:43:42
Hugh
I don’t think Aznou will get picked to start many games, although he has looked good in pre-season.
I don’t think Aznou will get picked to start many games, although he has looked good in pre-season.
Jack Convery
20 Posted 08/08/2026 at 14:27:09
20 Posted 08/08/2026 at 14:27:09
If BJ comes here. then get Spence. Together at Forest they were very good.
Stan Grace
21 Posted 08/08/2026 at 14:35:45
21 Posted 08/08/2026 at 14:35:45
Jay Harris
22 Posted 08/08/2026 at 14:44:55
22 Posted 08/08/2026 at 14:44:55
I posted on another thread that I couldn't understand why we hadn't lined up Wan-Bissaka once we knew they were relegated. Then we could have looked for better quality as we need 2 right-backs, not just one.
Diatta is a winger/wingback and I don't believe he would fit the profile of right-back that Moyes is looking for.
And I'm pissed that Molina is going to Roma for £11M. That leaves a lot of questions.
Diatta is a winger/wingback and I don't believe he would fit the profile of right-back that Moyes is looking for.
And I'm pissed that Molina is going to Roma for £11M. That leaves a lot of questions.
Dale Self
23 Posted 08/08/2026 at 14:45:06
23 Posted 08/08/2026 at 14:45:06
Spence going Shite before he would come here. They need Jacquet cover.
There us a joke in there but it is the Red Shite so can't be bothered.
And one of the TW heavies need to call the PM and tell him to shutup. He is raising the fee.
There us a joke in there but it is the Red Shite so can't be bothered.
And one of the TW heavies need to call the PM and tell him to shutup. He is raising the fee.
Mick O\\\'Malley
24 Posted 08/08/2026 at 15:56:31
24 Posted 08/08/2026 at 15:56:31
I'd take Wan-Bissaka all day long, a full-back's first priority is defence and there's not many better at defending.
We can always sign a right winger to compliment him. As long as I don't have to see Jake O'Brien starting at right-back, I'm okay with Wan-Bissaka.
We can always sign a right winger to compliment him. As long as I don't have to see Jake O'Brien starting at right-back, I'm okay with Wan-Bissaka.
Christy Ring
25 Posted 08/08/2026 at 16:16:49
25 Posted 08/08/2026 at 16:16:49
I'd prefer to have a fullback who can defend...
Wan-Bissaka is not in the West Ham squad today, hopefully that's a good sign, but nothing is ever easy with our transfer activities.
Wan-Bissaka is not in the West Ham squad today, hopefully that's a good sign, but nothing is ever easy with our transfer activities.
James Marshall
26 Posted 08/08/2026 at 16:36:19
26 Posted 08/08/2026 at 16:36:19
This is all bullshit. The Wan-Bissaka rumour is from one website run by a teenager in his bedroom. Utter rubbish.
And why on earth would Palace swap Johnson for McNeil!? Also nonsense.
And why on earth would Palace swap Johnson for McNeil!? Also nonsense.
David West
27 Posted 08/08/2026 at 18:17:32
27 Posted 08/08/2026 at 18:17:32
I'd love Brennan Johnson.
It didn't look like he enjoyed it at Palace last season, but I think it's more likely some clickbait site has got him mixed up with the Celtic right-back!!!
It didn't look like he enjoyed it at Palace last season, but I think it's more likely some clickbait site has got him mixed up with the Celtic right-back!!!
Frank Fearns
28 Posted 08/08/2026 at 19:05:49
28 Posted 08/08/2026 at 19:05:49
Wan-Bissaka wasn't in the West Ham squad today and nor did he feature in the West Ham media day on Friday... so it looks like he could be on the move.
Where to? Us, I hope.
Where to? Us, I hope.
Craig Burrell
29 Posted 08/08/2026 at 19:12:38
29 Posted 08/08/2026 at 19:12:38
Anyone else think Kellen Fisher of Norwich City would be a good right-back solution for us?
Good Championship pedigree with Norwich City: 90 appearances. He is 6ft tall and an England U20 / U21 international, 22 years old. He ticks the Moyes boxes (apart from his age).
Rohl may well turn into Ian Snodin in time but we need two players for each position. Rohl was soon back in midfield today, ruining the Branthwaite - O'Brien partnership we all want to see.
First post on here in over 20 years so go easy on me. A returning lurker!
Good Championship pedigree with Norwich City: 90 appearances. He is 6ft tall and an England U20 / U21 international, 22 years old. He ticks the Moyes boxes (apart from his age).
Rohl may well turn into Ian Snodin in time but we need two players for each position. Rohl was soon back in midfield today, ruining the Branthwaite - O'Brien partnership we all want to see.
First post on here in over 20 years so go easy on me. A returning lurker!
Si Cooper
30 Posted 08/08/2026 at 19:50:23
30 Posted 08/08/2026 at 19:50:23
Wan-Bissaka is not the answer if you really want a top attacking full-back. There are hardly any highlights of him going forwards despite the length of his career and playing for the likes of Man Utd.
Not sure why people are desperate for a right-back who can just defend. Jake O'Brien does the defensive side well enough anyway. Surely there has to be better all-round options available somewhere.
Brennan Johnson, like a lot of nearly men, has pace but too little consistency.
I don't mind waiting until the final hour of the transfer window as long as we bring in players who will really improve us, not just those who largely flatter to deceive.
Not sure why people are desperate for a right-back who can just defend. Jake O'Brien does the defensive side well enough anyway. Surely there has to be better all-round options available somewhere.
Brennan Johnson, like a lot of nearly men, has pace but too little consistency.
I don't mind waiting until the final hour of the transfer window as long as we bring in players who will really improve us, not just those who largely flatter to deceive.
Paul Griffiths
31 Posted 08/08/2026 at 20:38:36
31 Posted 08/08/2026 at 20:38:36
This is the best that our supposedly shit hot recruitment team can come up with?
Perhaps someone might whisper in their ears that it is perfectly legal to buy players outside our island?
Perhaps someone might whisper in their ears that it is perfectly legal to buy players outside our island?
Steve Croston
32 Posted 08/08/2026 at 20:39:40
32 Posted 08/08/2026 at 20:39:40
I presume that the wording about Everton's recruitment team as 'elite' was very tongue in cheek.
I'd take Wan-Bissaka, but we all know that O'Brien will be our starting right-back against Palace.
I'd take Wan-Bissaka, but we all know that O'Brien will be our starting right-back against Palace.
Paul Griffiths
33 Posted 08/08/2026 at 20:41:26
33 Posted 08/08/2026 at 20:41:26
James (26): decisive intervention there, mate!
How's the healing progressing?
How's the healing progressing?
Ted Donnelly
34 Posted 08/08/2026 at 22:41:46
34 Posted 08/08/2026 at 22:41:46
What we all think doesn't matter one jot. We'll just end up with what they decide, leaving us with heads in hands yet again.
So I find it pointless in giving any opinion on any possible transfers because, as I've already said, it is entirely out of our hands... and let's face it, who listens to the fans?
So I find it pointless in giving any opinion on any possible transfers because, as I've already said, it is entirely out of our hands... and let's face it, who listens to the fans?
Brendan McLaughlin
35 Posted 08/08/2026 at 23:00:29
35 Posted 08/08/2026 at 23:00:29
Ted #34,
"What we all think doesn't matter one jot."
Course it doesn't... nor should it.
"What we all think doesn't matter one jot."
Course it doesn't... nor should it.
Alan J Thompson
36 Posted 09/08/2026 at 06:25:11
36 Posted 09/08/2026 at 06:25:11
Now come on, lads, the crack recruitment committee have only made the one mistake which was feeding into the AI stats machine that we wanted a list of right-sided players who would suite our style.
Oh, and Scotland have decided they want Moyes as their National Team Manager but, in true Jock fashion, are holding out, demanding to be paid a bigger transfer fee to take him.
Oh, and Scotland have decided they want Moyes as their National Team Manager but, in true Jock fashion, are holding out, demanding to be paid a bigger transfer fee to take him.
Mike Gaynes
37 Posted 09/08/2026 at 06:59:20
37 Posted 09/08/2026 at 06:59:20
Craig #29, welcome back!
20 years?
Usually when you hear from someone going back that far, it involves a DNA search and a shocking revelation of parenthood. ;-)).
20 years?
Usually when you hear from someone going back that far, it involves a DNA search and a shocking revelation of parenthood. ;-)).
Mal van Schaick
38 Posted 09/08/2026 at 10:17:49
38 Posted 09/08/2026 at 10:17:49
Johnson isn't up to it, his goals have dried up. Our main priorities are two right fullbacks.
Get rid of McNeil and bolster the squad with the money.
Get rid of McNeil and bolster the squad with the money.
Geoff Trenner
39 Posted 10/08/2026 at 09:04:08
39 Posted 10/08/2026 at 09:04:08
Fort from Barcelona being linked on various sites. 20-year-old right-back, out of contract (I think).
Anybody know anything about him?
Anybody know anything about him?
Jay Harris
40 Posted 10/08/2026 at 17:25:53
40 Posted 10/08/2026 at 17:25:53
Craig 29,
Good shout.
I watched Keller a while ago and thought he would be a good option.
Good shout.
I watched Keller a while ago and thought he would be a good option.
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1 Posted 07/08/2026 at 20:18:38
Everton are in advanced talks to sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka from West Ham.
Personal terms have already been agreed with the right-back.
David Moyes is keen on the move, with West Ham expecting Wan-Bissaka to leave this window.
ℹ️ Source: Roshane Sport
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