Palace co-owner spoke to McNeil's partner before move
Summary
Dwight McNeil has joined Crystal Palace on a four-year contract in a player swap deal with Brennan Johnson moving to Everton. Earlier in the year, McNeil almost moved to Palace, but the transfer fell through due to paperwork issues, which caused frustration for McNeil and his partner.Key Facts
- Steve Parish, Crystal Palace co-owner and chairman, spoke with Dwight McNeil’s partner before finalizing the recent transfer.
- McNeil signed a four-year deal with Crystal Palace in a swap involving Brennan Johnson going to Everton.
- A January loan-to-buy deal for McNeil worth £20 million collapsed because paperwork was not completed on time.
- After the failed January deal, McNeil’s partner expressed concerns about the emotional impact on players.
- McNeil joined Everton from Burnley for £20 million in July 2022 and played 128 games, scoring 15 goals.
- Brennan Johnson signed for Palace in January for £35 million but did not score in 26 appearances.
- Johnson joined Tottenham Hotspur for over £45 million in 2023 and scored the winning goal in the Europa League final before moving to Palace.
- Crystal Palace recently won the FA Cup, Community Shield, and UEFA Conference League.
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