Everton and Palace complete McNeil-Johnson swap

Dwight McNeil signed for Everton in 2022 while Brennan Johnson joined Crystal Palace earlier this year [Getty Images] Everton and Crystal Palace have completed the swap deal involving Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson. The Toffees have confirmed 25-year-old Johnson has signed a four-year contract while McNeil will move in the opposite direction to Selhurst Park. McNeil, 26, almost joined Palace in February, when the Eagles agreed a loan-to-buy deal that would have turned into a £20m permanent move this summer. However, the transfer fell through despite McNeil having passed a medical because the required paperwork could not be completed in time. It prompted his partner Megan Sharpley to accuse the Eagles of toying with his mental health via a social media post. Wales winger Johnson - who scored Tottenham Hotspur's winning goal in their Europa League final victory over Manchester United in May 2025 - signed for Palace in a £35m deal in January. The 25-year-old made 26 appearances for Palace in all competitions but failed to score during his time at Selhurst Park. More to follow. Get news, insight and fan views on your Premier League team All your football quizzes in one place Premier League index Premier League table Premier League fixtures