Journalist claims £43,000-a-week player could leave Crystal Palace before deadline*

Before Thursday’s transfer deadline, Sam Johnstone is still free to depart Crystal Palace; Nottingham Forest is one possible destination.

That’s what Alex Crook says.

What’s new with Sam Johnstone at Crystal Palace, then? Let’s examine this.

The England international is “one to keep an eye on,” according to Crook of talkSPORT, ahead of Thursday night’s transfer deadline.

TalkSPORT’s Chief Football Correspondent stated on X (formerly Twitter): “As stated here, wouldn’t rule out Sam Johnstone signing with Nottingham Forest before Thursday’s transfer deadline.” Someone to watch out for.

Recently, Dean Henderson moved the man earning £43,000 a week down Roy Hodgson’s hierarchy.

Due to an injury sustained during Selhurst Park’s 2-1 loss to Liverpool, Johnstone’s fellow England international was able to assume the top rank.

The 30-year-old had appeared in 16 Premier League games for Crystal Palace so far this season, recording five clean sheets.