Everton and Crystal Palace near Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson swap deal
Everton and Crystal Palace are nearing a straight swap deal involving Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson, with medicals expected as early as Monday.
The proposed summer transfer would see no additional financial exchange between the two Premier League clubs.
Reliable reporter Paul Joyce has revealed that negotiations are progressing rapidly towards a swift conclusion.
If the final details are successfully ironed out, both attackers will undergo their respective physical examinations early next week.
January disappointment overcome
The former Burnley winger previously came incredibly close to joining the Eagles during last season’s winter transfer window.
However, that highly anticipated move to Selhurst Park dramatically collapsed at the final hurdle.
Now, both top-flight sides appear to have finally found a mutually beneficial solution to refresh their attacking options.
A rare straight exchange
Swapping players without a cash component remains an unusual rarity in the modern English game.
The inclusion of the Welsh international forward in the transaction has effectively bypassed the need for complex fee negotiations.
Supporters of the Merseyside outfit and the south London club will now be eagerly awaiting official confirmation of this unique piece of business.