Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil swap clubs in surprising deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
This week, Everton and Crystal Palace completed a swap deal involving Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil. Both players are looking for new starts after underwhelming spells at their respective clubs. The deal marks a rare occurrence in football as teams often refrain from direct player exchanges. While the move aims to rejuvenate both players' careers, it remains to be seen how they will adapt to their new environments and what impact they will have on their teams moving forward.
- •Brennan Johnson joins Everton from Crystal Palace.
- •Dwight McNeil moves to Crystal Palace from Everton.
- •Both players seek fresh starts after previous seasons.
- •Swap deals are relatively rare in football transfers.
- •The impact of the trade on team performance is anticipated.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Football’s most memorable swap deals as Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil swap sides
"The swap deal. Something usually reserved for Pokémon cards or book clubs, but, occasionally, the mad world of football transfers.This week saw Everton and Crystal Palace engage in a rare swap deal, ...
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