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Former Barcelona player makes first step towards Espanyol takeover

Former Espanyol and Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite has been rumoured to be interested in buying Los Pericos on various occasions, but has taken a first step towards a potential move.

Soccer News / Football Espana / August 7

Espanyol sign Tottenham Hotspur youngster as Martin Braithwaite replacement, midfielder also joins

It’s been a rather quiet summer so far for Espanyol, who had only closed two signings before this week. That numbered doubled on Wednesday, with deals completed for a new striker and midfielder.

Former Barcelona player considering move to buy Espanyol

A couple of weeks ago, Martin Braithwaite joined Brazilian club Gremio, having taken the decision to leave Espanyol as a free agent. Braithwaite scored 22 goals for Los Pericos last season, which helped them to secure immediate promotion back to La Liga – despite this, he walked away.

Martin Braithwaite makes shock career U-turn after leaving Espanyol

Espanyol will be delighted to be back in La Liga again this season, but they will face the season without their top goalscorer in Segunda. Martin Braithwaite executed a clause in his contract that meant he could leave the club for free in the aftermath of their play-off Segunda win.

Everton, Leicester City make offers for La Liga striker with 22 goals scored during 2023-24 season

Despite having secured immediate promotion back to La Liga, Espanyol could lose their most productive forward during this summer’s transfer window. Martin Braithwaite notched 22 goals across all competitions last season, but despite the Catalans being back in Spanish football’s top flight, he looks more likely to leave than stay.

Espanyol win promotion back to La Liga but post-game Martin Braithwaite comments impact mood

Espanyol continued their remarkable record of having come back up to La Liga in every season they have spent in Segunda, after a 2-1 aggregate win over Real Oviedo in the Segunda play-off final.

Soccer News / Football Espana / May 8

Espanyol fear losing key forward for promotion push back to La Liga

Espanyol have returned to La Liga the following season on each of the five occasions that they have been relegated, but that is in more doubt than ever this season.

Transfer Talk: Man United, Chelsea mull moves for Braithwaite

Former Middlesbrough striker Martin Braithwaite could make a surprise return to England before the transfer window slams shut. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Former Barcelona striker offered to Manchester United and Chelsea

Former Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite could be offered a Premier League switch this month with Manchester United and Chelsea interested. The Danish international scored 10 La Liga goals as Espanyol were relegated last season and he already has 11 Segunda Division goals so far in 2023/24.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 27, 2024
Arsenal, Chelsea informed they can sign 11-goal star for just £5m this month

Arsenal, Chelsea informed they can sign 11-goal star for just £5m this month

Chelsea and Arsenal have been offered the opportunity to sign the Espanyol striker Martin Braithwaite. The 32-year-old has been in impressive form for Espanyol in the second division, scoring 11 goals across all competitions.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 26, 2024
Manchester United offered the chance to sign 11-goal former Barcelona striker

Manchester United offered the chance to sign 11-goal former Barcelona striker

The Red Devils have reportedly been offered the chance to sign former Barcelona forward Martin Braithwaite. Erik ten Hag’s side faces an uphill battle in the second half of the season as they aim to narrow the gap between them and the top four.

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