Johnson has what 'Palace have lacked this season'

Match of the Day pundit Steph Houghton believes Brennan Johnson's move to Crystal Palace is the right one as it benefits both the player and the Eagles.

BBC Sport reported on Thursday that a £35m deal has been agreed with Tottenham for the attacker and the transfer could be finalised upon the full completion of medical checks on Friday.

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"Palace have had a lot of games over a short period of time," said former England captain Houghton. "They are lacking bodies and Johnson, with his experience and with a World Cup around the corner, will have his focus on playing more games.

"He's not featured much for Spurs and he scores big goals in big moments. That's what Crystal Palace have lacked his season.

"It is help for Jean-Philippe Mateta up front."

Johnson, who was Spurs' leading scorer last season with 18 goals, has scored twice in this Premier League campaign and is not part of manager Thomas Frank's long-term plans.