Brennan Johnson joins Everton from Crystal Palace as Moyes signs fifth player
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 9:16 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Brennan Johnson has transferred to Everton from Crystal Palace, citing David Moyes' belief in him as a key factor. Johnson's move comes in a deal that sees Dwight McNeil go to Selhurst Park. He has signed a four-year contract and expressed excitement about joining a club with great ambition and support. Moyes has been active in this summer's transfer market, and Johnson is now the fifth player added to the squad.
- •Brennan Johnson joins Everton from Crystal Palace.
- •The move involves Dwight McNeil going to Crystal Palace.
- •Johnson signed a four-year deal with Everton.
- •David Moyes' confidence in Johnson influenced the transfer.
- •Johnson is the fifth signing for Everton this summer.
- 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — Moyes 'knows and believes in what I can do' - Johnson
"Brennan Johnson says David Moyes played a "massive" part in him joining Everton as he showed he "believes" in him and his capabilities. The forward joins from Crystal Palace in a deal that sees Dwight McNeil move to Selhurst Park. Johnson is Moyes' fifth signing of the summer and has signed a four-year deal.
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