Just reading on Courier Mail that at least one English club is keeping tabs on Brattan, but haven't submitted an offer yet.

This is probably why we are going so hard for Lustica

Report: Arnold chases Brattan.
Posted: November 25, 2013 | Author: Scott | Filed under: Uncategorized | Leave a comment »
Via Marco: New Vegalta Sendai manager Graham Arnold is reportedly keen on taking Brisbane midfielder Luke Brattan with him to the J-League. It seems like Arnold is planning on taking a couple of Australians with him as he embarks on his Japanese adventure with Melbourne Victory’s Mark Milligan, Adelaide United’s Osama Malik and Western Sydney Wanderers’ Aaron Mooy all in consideration.

Brattan, 23, has emerged into one of the league’s premiere central midfielders since filling the void left by Erik Paartalu’s departure. All up Brattan has made just shy of 50 appearances in Orange with two goals and has long been touted as having the best passing game in the club and also has international experience with the Australian u/20 side.

Brattan has been in fantastic form so far this season starting every game in his now customary #6 position, and also scored against the Jets a couple of weeks back. He’s also been a cornerstone of the side under the early months of Mulvey’s reign and has a contract here in Brisbane through the 2014-15 season and Mulvey has made it clear in the press today that he’s not available and on the transfer list.

“We don’t sell our good players, there’s no offer that’s going to be too good to refuse when it comes to Luke. We don’t need to sell him and we’re not going to sell him. He’s committed to Brisbane, we’re a big club and he’s doing very well. Luke wants to be with us.”

At this stage having yet to complete a full season as a starter in this league, it’s probably not the ideal time for Brattan to move overseas. It would be interesting to see how Brattan went in the J-League, I think he’s got the technique to make it in Japan, but im not sure it would be the greatest move for him. It goes without saying that it would be a massive loss for Brisbane should a move eventuate, and would create a massive hole in the side, which would initially have to be filled by Diogo Ferreira, or youngsters Devante Clut and Ben Litfin. Despite the seemingly strong interest of Arnold, I don’t think Brattan will be going anywhere in January.

I guess some feel his top form means he will look to move to Europe in the off-season. He has a British passport, so he won't encounter any red tape if he wanted to make that move. But if that's the case, why not wait until the off-season to sign Lustica?

If it means playing the football we are playing and finishing first then give me a wrecking ball now:)

I see him as a squad player at the moment but what a great squad player he is.

What excites me about a Solo type player is that he'll suit the Roar playing style and culture.

Unless of course the gaffer slowly dismantles it.

I guess some feel his top form means he will look to move to Europe in the off-season. He has a British passport, so he won't encounter any red tape if he wanted to make that move. But if that's the case, why not wait until the off-season to sign Lustica?

Why are some people so sure Brattan is going to leave? Surely not just because he's playing very well and another club might snap him up?

Have I missed something in the past that's been reported, said by the club or Brattan or what? Keen to know.

Why are some people so sure Brattan is going to leave? Surely not just because he's playing very well and another club might snap him up?

Have I missed something in the past that's been reported, said by the club or Brattan or what? Keen to know.

I'm taking the news about the attempts for Lusitica as a sign that Diogo won't be around next year