Johnson and Wan-Bissaka: More names for the Rumour Mill | OneFootball

Brennan Johnson during a Crystal Palace Training Session

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Here are two more names that have been added to those already doing the rounds in the Rumour Mill this long hot summer... and I don't think we've had them featured yet:

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham United)

Following West Ham’s relegation from the Premier League, their 28-year-old right-back is predictably being linked with a top-flight exit. With the Hammers reportedly looking to offload his wages in a fire sale, whispers have emerged linking David Moyes with a move for his former Manchester United defender to fill that old gaping hole at right-back.

This one reeks of agent placement to drive up interest. Wan-Bissaka has already been touted to half the Premier League and beyond — from Fulham and Brentford to Arsenal and Lazio. West Ham are reportedly holding out for a fee in the £15M–£25M bracket for a player who struggled for consistency during a miserable 2 years in East London.

As Everton's elite recruitment team appear to have been stymied in their quest to actively pursue Celtic’s Alistair Johnston to address the full-back situation, perhaps it's not beyond the realms of possibility that attention has now shifted to Wan-Bissaka.

Brennan Johnson (Crystal Palace)

A few spurious reports have surfaced trying to link Everton with the Welsh international, suggesting Moyes is looking for additional pace on the flanks.

Johnson only just moved from Tottenham Hotspur to Crystal Palace in the January window for £35M on a long-term contract. Oliver Glasner brought him in as a flagship signing, and he’s a key fixture at Selhurst Park.

Seems unlikely that Palace are selling, and Everton aren't dropping £40M+ on a player who moved 6 months ago. We’ve already committed well over £20M to make Tyrique George’s move permanent alongside bringing in Christian Nørgaard and Hayden Hackney.