Everton’s Brennan Johnson deal raises eyebrows as huge wage figure emerges

Everton may have pulled off a major coup by bringing Brennan Johnson to Goodison Park, but the financial details surrounding the winger’s move are already raising eyebrows among supporters.

Johnson arrived at Everton from Crystal Palace in a deal involving Dwight McNeil, giving David Moyes another attacking option. But while the transfer itself grabbed attention, it is the reported cost of keeping Johnson at the club that could become the bigger talking point.

According to figures examined by Goodison News, Johnson is estimated to be earning around £145,000 per week at Everton. If accurate, that would put him among the club’s highest earners, with his annual wages working out at roughly £7.5 million. It is worth stressing that the salary figure is an estimate rather than an officially confirmed Everton figure.

The winger is also reportedly tied down to a four-year contract running until 2030. The financial impact does not simply stop at his weekly wages either. The reported structure means Everton’s cost associated with Johnson could be around £6m this season, rising to approximately £6.8m from next season, with the relevant cost spread across the length of the deal through amortisation.

And that is where the pressure starts to build. Johnson now has to justify what could be a significant investment for Everton, particularly if he is not guaranteed a regular starting role. The 25-year-old has already shown his ability to produce goals and assists at Premier League level, but consistency will be crucial if the deal is to be viewed as smart business rather than an expensive gamble.

For Everton, the equation is simple: Johnson has to deliver. A reported £145,000-a-week wage creates expectations before he has even settled into life at Goodison Park. If he becomes one of Moyes’ most important attacking players, the numbers may eventually look like money well spent. But if he struggles for minutes or fails to make the expected impact, supporters may start questioning the deal very quickly.