Crystal Palace finalizes Dwight McNeil's transfer in player swap
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:12 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Steve Parish, co-owner of Crystal Palace, contacted Dwight McNeil's partner before the midfielder's recent move to the club. McNeil signed a four-year contract, joining Palace in exchange for Brennan Johnson, who moved to Everton. The deal follows a failed transfer earlier this year when McNeil was set to join Palace but the paperwork wasn't completed. Parish aimed to address concerns raised by McNeil's partner, Megan Sharpley, regarding mental health issues tied to the transfer process. McNeil is expected to contribute to Palace's recent success in cup competitions, while Johnson struggled during his brief stint with the club.
- •Dwight McNeil joins Crystal Palace from Everton in a player swap.
- •Brennan Johnson transferred to Everton in exchange for McNeil.
- •McNeil's earlier transfer attempt to Palace failed due to paperwork issues.
- •Steve Parish reached out to McNeil's partner to address prior criticisms.
- •Palace aims to build on success from winning multiple trophies recently.
- 12:12 PMYahoo Sports — Palace co-owner spoke to McNeil's partner before move
- 12:07 PMBBC Sport — Palace co-owner spoke to McNeil's partner before move
"Crystal Palace co-owner and chairman Steve Parish contacts Dwight McNeil's partner before the midfielder's move to the club.
"Crystal Palace co-owner and chairman Steve Parish contacts Dwight McNeil's partner before the midfielder's move to the club.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:12 PMPalace co-owner spoke to McNeil's partner before move
Crystal Palace co-owner and chairman Steve Parish contacts Dwight McNeil's partner before the midfielder's move to the club.
- BBC SportAug 11, 2026, 12:07 PMPalace co-owner spoke to McNeil's partner before move
Crystal Palace co-owner and chairman Steve Parish contacts Dwight McNeil's partner before the midfielder's move to the club.
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