This is the best signing of the summer. No question. Branthwaite’s a young lad with some potential, but lacks the Premier League experience of Keano. Really important to get that in the squad.
I don’t think Beto should get the number 9 shirt. Indeed, I’m not sure anyone (even if Barry signs) we have is suited to it - or deserves it. But also, it would seem odd going into the first season in the new stadium without a given number 9.
It would clearly be terribly disappointing to see Jack resigned, but it should really be looked at in context. If we end the window with a raft of positives and one negative (Jack) then I don’t think that negative could be considered indicative...