Crystal Palace join Brentford and Leeds United in Brennan Johnson race and Nottingham Forest could sell due to contract status

Crystal Palace have reportedly joined the race to sign Wales youngster Brennan Johnson.

Brentford have long been admirers of the Nottingham Forest man, with the City Ground outfit already knocking back a £14million bid from the Bees for him.

Leeds United have also been keeping tabs as his list of admirers grow, with performances in the FA Cup against Arsenal and Leicester City the standouts.

The Sun report that Palace now want the 20-year-old and Ajax's Edson Alvarez this summer as Patrick Vieira looks to shake up his squad.

The Eagles will see loan star Conor Gallagher return to parent club Chelsea in the summer, having made a huge impact at Selhurst Park.

First-team football at Stamford Bridge will likely be the plan for Gallagher next term, meaning Vieira will need to strengthen in the attacking midfield department.

Johnson, who is likely to be involved in Wales' upcoming World Cup play-off match against Austria next month, has turned in a number of eye-catching displays for the Reds this season.

Steve Cooper's side are gunning for promotion, currently sitting ninth but just three points outside the play-offs after a stunning turnaround under the former Swansea boss.

But should Forest fail to earn promotion, the same publication report that Johnson will likely be sold, with the winger heading into the final year of his contract come the summer.

His form this term certainly warrants a top-flight move, with a number of Premier League clubs set to scramble to sign him.