Ange Postecoglou has a need for speed and Spurs believe they have signed one of the best youngsters in the Premier League
Ange Postecoglou’s revolution at Tottenham is in full swing and the £47.5 million signing of Brennan Johnson is regarded as a major step forward in the post Harry Kane rebuild.
Johnson has been Postecoglou’s first-choice target as Tottenham shift towards a new attacking style and the Wales international will complete his move before Friday’s deadline.
A versatile inside forward who can play across the front three, Johnson can adapt to different styles of play and possesses an asset crucial to Postecoglou’s philosophy: speed. Johnson was the second fastest player in the Premier League last season with a record speed of 36.7km/h, and Postecoglou regards pace and athleticism as fundamental.
Postecoglou also likes good characters and will have noted Johnson’s exemplary behaviour over the past few weeks. His commitment has never been in doubt and he even travelled out to join Forest’s squad in Spain for pre-season despite being injured.