Martin Braithwaite is said to be on Leicester City’s radar, and could be available for a minimal fee this summer if his contract situation remains unresolved for much longer.
Steve Cooper and City chiefs have the initial task of strengthening his inherited Leicester side. The argument swings both ways over yesterday’s exit of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – on the one hand a highly-talented individual departs, but on the other the club’s standing within the Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) loss limits has been reinforced.
The manager’s next move could be to turn to his forward line, seeking to make an addition following Jamie Vardy’s one-year contract extension. Now it has been suggested that the man to arrive could be Braithwaite of RCD Espanyol.
It is reported by Spanish outlet MD that the Danish forward could be sold before September if his club are unable to match his contract demands. This would be a highly-regrettable scenario, as Braithwaite scored 22 goals to top the Segunda Division’s charts and help Espanyol earn promotion.
This has caught the attention of La Liga clubs Getafe and Valencia, however referring to another report from Danish publication Tipsbladet, they say no foreign team can withstand financial competition from the Premier League. The Foxes, along with Everton and Southampton, all reportedly have eyes on the situation.
The 33-year-old has already had a crack at English football, playing for Middlesbrough during the 2017/18 campaign. He only managed nine goals in 40 appearances and has since revitalised his career in Spain, first with Leganes, then surprisingly with Barcelona and most recently with Espanyol.
