BRENNAN’S MOVE INTO BIG TIME HAS MADE NO SMALL IMPRESSION ON ANGE SILVA SURE MUNIZ FIT ENOUGH FOR FOREST TREK

ANGE POSTECOGLOU has talked up Brennan Johnson’s growing influence and is impressed with how he has handled his debut season at Tottenham.

Johnson joined Spurs on transfer deadline day in September for £47.5million from Nottingham Forest and initially struggled to make his mark. But the Wales attacker has flourished since December, scoring in comeback wins over Brentford and Brighton.

Spurs boss Postecoglou said: ‘He was super on the weekend [against Luton]. He’s still young, he’s developing. He’s moved to a big club where there’s big expectations when you have a big transfer fee, but for the most part he’s handled it really well.

‘It was always going to be a tough introduction for a young player, moving to a big club, and it’s always harder for attacking players because they are

FULHAM’S in-form striker Rodrigo Muniz is ‘not 100 per cent’ after suffering an ankle injury during the international break but is still set to feature at Nottingham Forest tonight.

The 22-year-old has scored eight goals in his last eight Premier League games – including at Sheffield United on Saturday – netting more times than any other player in 2024 so far.

Cottagers boss Marco Silva said the Brazilian is still not at peak fitness, but is recovering well enough to be

usually measured on goals and assists. But I think he’s contributing in more than just that.’

Johnson (pictured) could start tonight’s London derby at West Ham and may line up alongside Timo Werner, who played a part in both goals involved at the City Ground. ‘He twisted his ankle during the international break,’ Silva said.

‘He had a bad injury. He was out of training for eight days. There was really bad swelling in that ankle. He did well to get fit again.

‘Luckily, he is reacting well from the game. I had a chat with him yesterday.

‘The feedback from the medical staff looks like he is probably going to be okay for the match. He’s not 100 per cent. We’re going to assess him again.’

during the 2-1 win against the Hatters. Spurs have the option to turn the sixmonth loan of the RB Leipzig attacker into a permanent deal, but Postecoglou was eager to focus on the development of the former Chelsea forward. ‘In terms of his future, I think like most players all these decisions will be made at the appropriate time,’ said Postecoglou.

‘He was an important signing. And it’s fair to say he’s made an impact in every game. Yeah, he’d probably like a couple more goals but at the same time he’s an important part of our structure. I thought he was really good on the weekend.’