Gordon had burned his bridges, was playing terribly, and at the time was an extremely average winger. Even in his top form he’s on the cusp of the England squad vying with the likes of Bowen Palmer etc. he’s never going to be up with Bellingham Foden Saka as the top attacking players for England. I think we got a very good price for him.
Branthwaite could walk into the England team tomorrow at LCB alongside Stones. He could walk into most teams in the world in that position easily. He therefore demands a far higher fee in my opinion . If we sell him and then find that someone bids more for a Guehi or Tomori we’ll be kicking ourselves for not demanding higher.
Stones went for 50 mill for a CB back in 2016, that was a record at the time. We should be looking for a similar level for a similar player. The record is 80 mill for Maguire. It should be up in that region no question.
Hes also got far more to his game and is a younger player than Maguire (26) when he moved.
The 5 players you mention are levels above Gordon and these days theres always another attacking player round the corner being developed.
Centre backs with his skill set are very rare.
I think theres a fair chance he will stay a season.
Playing next to Tarks and in front of Pickford and having just broken into the England squad...he may be hasty to move.
Of course if Madrid drop a big offer then id say he should move.
Otherwise, the only two places which may be interesting imo would be City or Arsenal.
