04 Aug 2020 14:18:41
We appear to be in advanced negotiations for the £18m capture of Martin Braithwaite from Barcelona, with Anderson reported in talks with Lazio for a £30m return.
Braithwaite is a centre forward, which I assume signals the end of Haller.

{Ed002's Note - I am not so sure that he would be an upgrade on Haller - and he is 29.}


1.) 04 Aug 2020
04 Aug 2020 14:30:21
I thought the Braithwaite ship had sailed and we were no longer interested, I don’t know too much about him, I know he had a spell at Middlesbrough and he didn’t exactly set the world on fire there, he’s also 29 so surely he would only be a squad player, I think I would put the £18m towards someone else personally.


2.) 04 Aug 2020
04 Aug 2020 15:08:12
Current market value for Braithwaite is apparently £8.55m! Reported fee is £18m I know he’s 29, but at least he’s had experience over here albeit with ‘ Boro, but so was Adama Traore, who wouldn’t want him in their side? Unfortunately does it mean because he’s with Barcelona his fee doubles or triples in market value? I know a poster on here sometimes mentioned Braithwaite as a target a couple of seasons ago, but can’t remember who it was or if he was serious or not!


3.) 04 Aug 2020
04 Aug 2020 18:36:40
Why are we even going for him? And paying more than what baraca paid. Its a joke. He's 29 and shouldn't even be on our radar.


4.) 04 Aug 2020
04 Aug 2020 18:38:28
Seen quite a bit about Braithwaite on various sites but thankfully it seems there's nothing to these stories. Awful player, massively overhyped and worth about £8.50 not £18M. He was less than bang average at 'Boro and would be a worse signing for us than Zaza was.


5.) 04 Aug 2020
04 Aug 2020 20:27:59
Really hope so. If we do sign him for 18 then I've lost faith in DM. I thought our new approach was the buy young hungry players.


6.) 04 Aug 2020
04 Aug 2020 20:28:27
18 could get eze or money towards benhrama or a lb.


7.) 04 Aug 2020
04 Aug 2020 21:03:10
I don't believe this story at all. he's not even worth 8 million in this market. Hope it's not true.


8.) 05 Aug 2020
05 Aug 2020 07:32:38
I watched the Championship play off, saw nothing to impress me about Ollie Watkins or Benhrama!


9.) 05 Aug 2020
05 Aug 2020 13:11:30
Thats one game. He has played so well this year.


10.) 05 Aug 2020
05 Aug 2020 23:13:18
Doubt it, sounds like agents trying to find him somewhere to go.


11.) 07 Aug 2020
07 Aug 2020 11:42:10
Really not for me. Possibly an ok journeyman player, but absolutely not what we need for a whole host of reasons.


12.) 11 Aug 2020
11 Aug 2020 11:59:06
No chance of this at £18m. i'd be VERY surprised even if it was a loan deal LOL.