It’s fair to say that Middlesbrough midfielder Paddy McNair hasn’t had the best of times since arriving from Sunderland in the summer. The £5m signing has not started a single league game in his favoured central midfield position and the January capture of former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel moved him further down the pecking …
Middlesbrough’s promotion hopes were dented last night as they slumped to a 1-0 away defeat to fellow promotion chasers Sheffield United. Tony Pulis’s side were reduced to ten men midway through the second half after defender Daniel Ayala was sent off. Boro were, however, already a goal down following Richard Stearman’s header on the hour mark, …
Middlesbrough manager Tony Pulis has a number of injury concerns heading into the top of the table clash against Leeds on Saturday. The injuries to Britt Assombalonga and Jordan Hugill during the abject loss to Newport County in the FA Cup on Tuesday night mean Boro could be very short of firepower at the weekend. Assombalonga …
Wolves winger Adama Traore could be returning to Middlesbrough just six months after leaving the Riverside stadium, according to reports in the UK. The 23-year-old was sold for £18m in the summer but he has struggled to convince manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Speaking about Traore earlier this month, Santo said that the wide man needed …
Middlesbrough are interested in Birmingham pair Isaac Vassell and Che Adams, according to reports in the local media. Boro boss Tony Pulis is said to be lining up an offer worth up to £2m for Vassell before the transfer deadline. The 25-year-old has been sidelined with injuries over the past year and the Teessiders are …
Middlesbrough have confirmed the signing of former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel. The 31-year-old was available on a free transfer after leaving Chinese Super League side Tianjin Teda earlier this month. Boro have secured Mikel on a deal until the end of the season, with the former Nigerian international having turned down five other clubs …
Middlesbrough have got the best defensive record by far of any team in the Championship. With only 20 goals in total scored against them in all league matches this season – that’s 6 goals less than Leeds or Sheffield United, the two teams with the next lowest goals conceded records. The problem, however, is that …
Middlesbrough are battling West Ham for Sunderland striker Josh Maja, according to reports in the English media. Boro are reportedly keen on the 20-year-old who has scored 15 goals in League One for the Black Cats this season. Maja’s contract is expiring in the summer and Sunderland are weighing up whether to sell up this …
Middlesbrough are interested in taking Fulham midfielder Kevin McDonald on loan, according to reports in the English media. The Scottish international last played for the Cottagers against Wolves on Boxing Day, and manager Claudio Ranieri is said to be prepared to let the midfielder leave on a temporary basis. McDonald was a key player under …
Middlesbrough are one of three clubs interested in signing Brentford striker Neal Maupay, according to reports in the English media. Boro have been joined by Aston Villa and Huddersfield Town in pursuing the 22-year-old, but the Bees forward may only be sold for a significant fee. Reports indicate that Brentford would demand in excess of …
Middlesbrough forward Martin Braithwaite has joined La Liga side Leganes on loan for the rest of the season. The Danish international handed in a transfer request in the summer before a deadline day switch to the Spanish side collapsed back in August. Braithwaite has now gotten his wish, and he will spend the next six …
Boro fans always travel in big numbers away from home. In fact, among the 24 clubs in the Championship, Middlesbrough had the fifth highest away attendance in the league last season. Considering the Teessiders only have the ninth highest home average attendance, that is some going, so you may take issue with this Bolton fan …
Middlesbrough are looking to secure Huddersfield Town winger Rajiv van la Parra on a season-long loan, according to reports in the local media. The Dutchman was originally targeted by Boro boss Tony Pulis in the summer, but their interest was knocked back by the Terriers. However, van la Parra has fallen down the pecking order …
Swansea are considering a January bid for Middlesbrough forward Martin Braithwaite, according to reports in the UK. The Danish international has been unsettled at the Riverside Stadium since he was loaned out to Bordeaux by manager Tony Pulis for the second half of last season. Braithwaite submitted a transfer request during the summer to force …
Manchester United are monitoring Middlesbrough winger Marcus Tavernier, according to reports in the English media. Scouts from the Premier League club have been sent to watch the 19-year-old over the past month as United look to strengthen their youth ranks. Tavernier initially struggled for game time under manager Tony Pulis this season but has begun …