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Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson set to swap clubs in Premier League

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:37 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson set to swap clubs in Premier League
Summary

Everton winger Dwight McNeil is close to joining Crystal Palace, with Brennan Johnson heading to Everton. Player swaps are rare in the Premier League but are allowed under specific rules, including passing fair market value checks. The valuations of both players will impact their respective clubs' squad cost ratio calculations. External valuation firms will assess the deals to determine their fairness according to Premier League regulations.

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By the Numbers
  • •McNeil's move to Palace and Johnson's transfer to Everton is expected soon.
  • •The deal counts as two separate transfers under Premier League rules.
  • •Valuations of the players will affect clubs' financial assessments.
  • •External companies will evaluate the market value of the players involved.
  • •Premier League regulation checks are required for swap transactions.
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  • 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — What are the rules on transfer window player swaps?
  • 12:37 PMBBC Football — What are the rules on transfer window player swaps?
What they're saying
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Our Ask Me Anything team look at what the rules are for Premier League clubs exchanging players in swap deals.

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A rarely seen player swap deal has been agreed between Premier League clubs.

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