{
  "id": 384959,
  "title": "Everton's McNeil & Palace's Johnson poised for swap",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/evertons-mcneil-palaces-johnson-poised-for-swap-384959",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T15:03:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ckg32lvxpvyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Everton and Crystal Palace are discussing a swap deal involving winger Dwight McNeil and Wales international Brennan Johnson. The clubs are aiming to finalize the agreement this week. McNeil, 26, had a previous loan-to-buy deal with Palace in February, which would have made it a £20m permanent move, but the transfer fell through due to incomplete paperwork. McNeil's partner expressed frustration over the emotional turmoil Johnson experienced during a similar situation with Palace, criticizing the treatment of young footballers in the face of substantial financial rewards. Johnson, 25, has been a key player for Palace, scoring the winning goal in the Europa League final and contributing to their Conference League success. McNeil, who joined Everton from Burnley for £20m in 2022, has scored 15 goals in 128 appearances for the Toffees. The Premier League season kicks off with Everton and Palace facing each other at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 22.",
  "summary": "Everton and Crystal Palace are in talks about a swap deal that would see Toffees' winger Dwight McNeil join the Eagles, and Wales international Brennan Johnson move in the opposite direction.",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Everton's McNeil & Palace's Johnson poised for swap",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/evertons-mcneil-palaces-johnson-poised-for-swap",
        "published": "2026-08-09T15:03:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson close to completing swap deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/dwight-mcneil-and-brennan-johnson-close-to-completing-swap-deal",
        "published": "2026-08-10T08:35:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Johnson signs for Everton in McNeil swap deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/johnson-signs-for-everton-in-mcneil-swap-deal",
        "published": "2026-08-12T00:16:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}