London stadium, home of Crystal Palace FC since 1924
Everton’s McNeil moves to Crystal Palace in a four-year swap deal with Wales winger Johnson joining Palace from Tottenham for £35m. The swap follows a near-miss in February when a loan-to-buy collapsed due to paperwork issues; Johnson’s performance and injuries shaped the transfer window drama.
Arsenal have added Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier to strengthen their Premier League title defence after winning last season. The club remains focused on maintaining momentum, with fitness concerns addressed and key signings integrated into the squad ahead of the new campaign.
Crystal Palace is pursuing Takehiro Tomiyasu on a permanent deal as part of a busy transfer window under new manager Pierre Sage. The club is balancing wages with UEFA SCR rules while eyeing other signings, including Real Salt Lake winger Zavier Gozo, as it prepares for Europa League football.
Arsenal face a busy transfer window as Lewis-Skelly’s future at the club remains unsettled amid interest from Manchester United and Chelsea. The teenager has shifted into midfield and performed well in recent friendlies, but earned competition with the arrivals of Bruno Guimarães and other midfielders. Arsenal are considering selling players to fund further signings.