The rumour started in Norway apparently, so most likely bollocks! (But training pictures are taken the day before release, so can't always rely on those for confirmation).
It looks like we'd spent time agreeing the contract, his agent came in with extras to include at the last minute and we "felt cheated" and have walked away.
Some interesting background here. Kudus' representatives are tough negotiators. Brighton thought they had a deal then additional requirements were added and Brighton felt cheated...
I think it was Cucurella that was the catalyst, so I have wondered if he'd gone to City (as he'd always dreamed), maybe they wouldn't have gone full throttle for Potter etc.
This is the guy that was interviewed on Talk Sport, but he's also been going through a few things over Twitter the last few days - his account is worth a follow if you are active on there.
What I don't understand, if Baleba someone that we like in that role but he needs development, why didn't we buy him earlier in the window and have him involved in the pre-season training?