The short answer
Everton and Crystal Palace have completed a direct attacking swap:
- Brennan Johnson joins Everton
- Dwight McNeil joins Crystal Palace
Everton confirmed Johnson on a four-year contract to June 2030, while McNeil moved permanently in the opposite direction.
The FPL twist is immediate: Everton host Crystal Palace in Gameweek 1.
FPL prices
| Player | Position | Launch price |
|---|---|---|
| Brennan Johnson | MID | £6.0m |
| Dwight McNeil | MID | £5.5m |
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Brennan Johnson at Everton
Everton describe Johnson as an attacker who can operate across the forward line.
His strongest FPL role would be a high winger or second attacker close to the striker.
Potential Everton impact
| Player | Possible effect |
|---|---|
| Iliman Ndiaye | More competition for attacking zones |
| Thierno Barry | Could gain another runner around him |
| Tyrique George | More wide rotation |
| Beto | Depends on Everton's striker system |
Johnson's main value should come from open-play goals and assists rather than assuming set pieces.
Dwight McNeil at Palace
McNeil adds a left-footed creator to Palace's attack.
His FPL appeal could improve if he earns:
- Corners
- Indirect free-kicks
- Regular left-sided starts
- Crossing opportunities toward the striker
He must still fit around Palace's existing attacking midfielders and wing-back structure.
Johnson vs McNeil
| Factor | Johnson | McNeil |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6.0m | £5.5m |
| Goal threat | Higher | Lower |
| Creative potential | Good | Potentially stronger |
| Set-piece possibility | Lower | Worth monitoring |
| Starting security | Needs confirmation | Needs confirmation |
OneFPL verdict
Johnson has the higher scoring ceiling. McNeil may offer better creative value if he wins set pieces.
Do not select either solely because of the transfer. Confirm their final roles through OneFPL Team News.
Sources
OneFPL analysis. OneFPL is an independent Fantasy Premier League companion and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Premier League or Fantasy Premier League.
