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title: "Leeds: Whites still monitoring Brennan Johnson"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Leeds United"
published: "2022-02-04T13:10:03Z"
modified: "2022-02-04T13:10:03Z"
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# Leeds: Whites still monitoring Brennan Johnson

**After the closure of the January transfer window, Leeds United are still showing an interest in signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Brennan Johnson, according to sources at the Championship club.**

### The Lowdown: Johnson impressing for Forest

The 20-year-old has emerged as arguably one of the best young players in the Championship, catching the eye with his performances for Forest.

Johnson has [scored seven goals and registered six assists](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/379688/Show/Brennan-Johnson) in 29 league appearances this season, even being [hailed](https://www.nottinghamforest.news/2022/01/10/nottingham-forest-star-brennan-johnson-gets-praise-from-david-beckham/) by David Beckham, who lauded his ‘great performance’ in the FA Cup win over Arsenal last month.

A fresh update regarding the youngster’s future has now emerged – one in which Leeds get a key mention.

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### The Latest: Leeds eyeing up move

According to Forest sources at [*Football Insider*](https://www.footballinsider247.com/brennan-johnson-nottingham-forest-line-up-new-contract-talks-after-18m-brentford-bid-rejected-sources/), the Reds are ‘preparing’ contract talks with Johnson in order to tie him down to a new deal, following recent interest from Brentford.

It is also stated that he is being ‘closely monitored’ by Leeds and other Premier League clubs, however, with a summer exit potentially on the cards.

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### The Verdict: Solid squad addition

Johnson is a hugely exciting prospect so it is only natural that the Whites are eyeing him up and he could be a great signing if a deal materialised.

The Welshman is someone who would come in as a squad player to begin with but hopefully mature into a key man, bringing more guile to the midfield. He averages [1.2 key passes and dribbles apiece](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/379688/Show/Brennan-Johnson) in the league this season.

Johnson already has [seven caps](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/brennan-johnson/alletore/spieler/470607) to his name for Wales, further outlining his pedigree, and the fact that he [can play centrally and in both wide areas](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/379688/Show/Brennan-Johnson) is an extra bonus for Marcelo Bielsa.

***In other news, a positive update has emerged regarding one Leeds hero. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/raphinha-new-deal-leeds-contract-latest/).***