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Rav van den Berg Middlesbrough transfer latest as Edwards explains talks & decision The defender was left out of the squad for the Championship opener against Swansea City

🚨 Rav van den Berg latest:

🔺 Situation unchanged but Edwards 'didn’t feel it was right to have him involved today'
🔺 Relationships 'aren't broken' and VDB was celebrating with #Boro teammates in dressing room at full-time

Full story 👇
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What Rob Edwards did at full-time after behind scenes Middlesbrough work pays off Edwards led the full-time celebrations!

#Boro 1-0 Swansea talking points:

😁 Full-time celebrations tell of importance of opening day win
👏 Behind the scenes Rockliffe work immediately pays off
🤔 VDB absence and what happens next
👍 Surprise summer package impresses again
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Everything Eddie Howe said about Alexander Isak in frank & revealing press conference 'It's clear at the moment we can't involve him with the group'

📢 Everything Eddie Howe said about Alexander Isak #NUFC situation:

🗣️'It's clear we can't involve him with the group'
🤔'...it's probably best I don't comment on that'
❗️'There's no part of me that doesn't want that outcome'
😕 #AVFC PL opener admission
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🗣️Eddie Howe on Alexander Isak: 'We've had discussions and it's clear at the moment we can't involve him with the group. Everyone at the club would love to see him back with the team. Discussions have to remain private but it's clear I can't involve him with the group' | #NUFC

Newcastle striker situation laid bare amid Isak absence but two transfer boosts Newcastle Espanyol

#NUFC talking points after Espanyol draw:

▪️Isak's absence and the striker situation laid bare
▪️Two flashes of promise despite summer struggles
▪️Surprise selection & rollercoaster night for central figure
▪️Early signs of what new off-pitch recruit will offer
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'More' Middlesbrough signings incoming as Rob Edwards stresses key transfer message There'll be more new faces arriving at the Riverside ahead of the transfer deadline

🚨 #Boro transfer update

🗣️ Edwards: 'There will be more (signings). We're really clear on the plan'.
⌛️ Brittain signing example of need for patience with top targets: 'We don't want stop-gaps'
🔺 Hackney 'has been brilliant in training' in last week
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Eliezer Mayenda declares his love for Sunderland as new long-term contract confirmed The striker has developed into a star for Regis Le Bris and Sunderland

❤️ Eliezer Mayenda has declared his love for #SAFC after signing new long-term contract at the Stadium of Light.

🗣️ 'I think everybody knows that for me, this is my team, my club, my city, so it's a special moment. Sunderland fans are very, very special'
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I think it's a more nod towards Brittain-type player, who's able to play RB and RBW, depending on system. The LB/LWB who ends up signing will be the same

Inside Middlesbrough recruitment: 'In-depth lists', clarity and plan explained Boro know what and who they want in the final weeks of the window

🔎 Inside #Boro recruitment:

👀 Edwards explains plan for targets
🤞 Challenging window but confidence further leading targets will arrive
📱 WhatsApp group for coaching & recruitment staff
📜 'In-depth lists'
✅ 'Real clarity' & key behind scenes figures
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Speakman's Marc Guiu revelation - and another major Sunderland striker boost imminent Two major and exciting attacking boost for the Black Cats

🤝 Kristjaan Speakman has revealed #SAFC beat a number of 'high-quality' sides to loan signing of Chelsea's Marc Guiu.

✍️ And another major Sunderland attacking boost is imminent, with Eliezer Mayenda having agreed new long-term contract.

Full story 👇
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Max Arfsten transfer stance & Middlesbrough's next move after opening offer rejected The United States international is Boro's top target at left wing-back

🤔 #Boro are weighing up their next move after their initial offer for Max Arfsten was rejected last week.

Columbus Crew not playing ball and don't want to sell Arfsten, but the left wing-back is understood to want Boro move.

Full story 👇
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My guess would be not, I think it will be Jones, Fry, Borges. But might be wrong

Rav van den Berg Middlesbrough transfer state of play after rejected bids Boro have rejected three bids for the Dutch defender this summer

Rav van den Berg's #Boro situation unchanged as things stand. FC Köln had bid rejected last week and haven't yet come back with another offer. No bids currently on the table. VDB has been back in training this week.

Full story
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Middlesbrough's surprise package, the Rockliffe chat & what next amid transfer push 'Fans want to see people who want to play for the club and play with passion. He's having a right go'

Early in summer Sammy Silvera knocked on Rob Edwards' door & told of desire to 'be part of it' at #Boro.

🗣️ Edwards response: 'Go & show me'.

Edwards knows Silvera isn't natural LWB fit - it's priority area to strengthen - but he's loved his approach
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Sunderland set to confirm next signing - and will then quickly move on to next target Sunderland are set to confirm their ninth summer signing

Marc Guiu on Wearside putting the finishing touches to his loan move from Chelsea to #SAFC.

The forward set to become Sunderland's ninth signing of the summer - and more will follow.

Full story 👇
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YouTube video by You Are My Boro Expert view on Middlesbrough's new signing - rival surprise, assist king and 'best in league' claim

📹🔴⚪️ 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝙈𝙔 𝘽𝙊𝙍𝙊!

Thanks to Blackburn reporter Elliott Jackson for expert insight on Callum Brittain.

⚽️ What #Boro can expect
🤔 Surprise at lack of transfer competition for 'one of league's best'
🆙 'Boro are getting a player who's ready to kick on'
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Full details as Regis Bris signs new Sunderland contract & bosses set exciting aims Full details as Regis Le Bris signs a new contract as Sunderland's head coach

✍️ Regis Le Bris signs new #SAFC contract

🗣️ RLB: 'There's a desire to become stronger'

🗣️ Speakman: 'It recognises his commitment'

🗣️ Ghisolfi: 'Our objective is to establish Sunderland as Premier League club. Regis is an important part of that vision'
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Callum Brittain 'wow' game, story of Middlesbrough transfer pursuit & Edwards 'pull' The story of Middlesbrough's successful transfer pursuit of Callum Brittain, their leading right-back target this summer

😲 'Wow' game that only adds to Valerien Ismael Blackburn frustration
❗️ 'All in' #Boro commitment despite lengthy chase
👌 Why Boro believe he's ideal fit - on & off the pitch
🗣️ Rob Edwards transfer pull

✍️ The story of Boro's Callum Brittain pursuit 👇
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Rob Edwards outlines Hayden Hackney transfer position amid Middlesbrough uncertainty Rob Edwards on the future of Hayden Hackney amid transfer interest in the Middlesbrough midfielder

Rob Edwards insist Hayden Hackney remains 'fully committed' to #Boro amid transfer interest and future uncertainty.

🗣️ "H, as far as I'm concerned and aware at the moment, he's here and that's why he's playing. He loves this football club and we love him'
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'Devastating' injury blow for Sunderland as surgery confirmed & Regis Le Bris reacts Sunderland have been dealt a major injury blow after Romaine Mundle needed surgery on a hamstring injury

😔 Cruel blow for #SAFC winger Romaine Mundle, who who suffered recurrence of hamstring injury this week and had surgery today

Mundle 'devastated' but said the surgery was a success.

Full story 👇
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Callum Brittain Middlesbrough transfer latest as Ismael sets out Blackburn stance Valerien Ismael sets out Blackburn's stance on Middlesbrough transfer target Callum Brittain

🚨 Callum Brittain latest:

🗣️ Ismael says 'nothing has changed since last week'
🤔 Insists Blackburn comfortable with idea of losing defender for free when contract expires next summer
💰 'If he has to leave, he will, but only if price is right'

| #Boro
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Rob Edwards 'needs to stress' Middlesbrough transfer point as signings 'close' Rob Edwards provides the latest on Middlesbrough's transfer situation

🚨 #Boro transfer latest as Rob Edwards reveals a couple of signings are 'close'.

🗣️ But the head coach 'needs to stress' he's 'not worried at all' about the lack of transfer activity so far this summer.

Full story and quotes 👇
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What Rob Edwards did immediately at full-time & fresh start for Middlesbrough star Talking points to emerge from Middlesbrough's pre-season draw at Mansfield

#Boro talking points after Mansfield draw:

🔺 Star player's fresh start
🔺 Surprise selection in one area & what it might mean moving forward
🔺Need for depth/improvement in certain areas clear
🔺Why Edwards' full-time reaction is a sign of things to come
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The 'crazy' story of non-league striker who became legend at club he never played for Spennymoor face Stockport County today in a testimonial game for Glen Taylor, a legend at both clubs

👑 Glen Taylor is a legend at a club he's never played for.

This is the 'crazy' story of a 94th minute goal, wild celebrations 100+ miles away and the birth of 'Glen Taylor Day'.

🗣️ 'Little did I know what that goal meant and the impact it would have'
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Middlesbrough transfer and contract clues, Rob Edwards' attacking plans & injury hope Previewing Middlesbrough's first friendly of the summer on UK soil as Rob Edwards' side prepare to face Mansfield

🔺Transfer clues - at Mansfield and elsewhere
🔺 Howson clarity?
🔺 Rob Edwards' striker plan & preferred system
🔺 Fitness hope after injury woe

👀 The key things to look out for and what we should learn about #Boro this weekend 👇
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/253256...

Sunderland's bold transfer move for ex-Arsenal midfielder and Jhon Lucumí latest Sunderland transfer latest as the Black Cats look to make several more signings before the start of the Premier League season

🔺 #SAFC want ex-Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka.
🔺 Bayer Leverkusen yet to receive any official bids but Sunderland have made interest known
🤔Sunderland also stepping up push to strengthen at CB amid conflicting Jhon Lucumi claims

The latest 👇
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Regis Le Bris confirms which Sunderland players are available for transfer Regis Le Bris has confirmed which Sunderland players are available for transfer this summer

➡️ RLB confirms all of #SAFC senior players who were involved at Gateshead y'day - inc Ian Poveda - are available for transfer this summer.

🤔 But future of the likes of Nectar Triantis & some others who played at Shields is not as clear.

Full story 👇
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Major Middlesbrough transfer boost after boss confirms leading target's 'decision' Middlesbrough have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Callum Brittain, and have also held positive talks with Hull over Alfie Jones

🚨 #Boro transfer latest:

👀 Callum Brittain misses Blackburn friendly amid desire to speak to Boro
🗣️ Nothing agreed between clubs but Ismael says Rovers 'need to make a deal'
🐯 Positive talks with Hull over Alfie Jones

Full story & Ismael quotes 👇
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Regis Le Bris confirms next Sunderland transfer priority & updates on Rigg injury Regis Le Bris provides an update on Sunderland transfer plans and Chris Rigg's injury

🗣️ RLB:

✍️ Confirms strengthening defence is #SAFC priority after summer injury setbacks
🤝 More signings planned but 'difficult to know' what coming weeks will bring: 'We need to reinforce the squad'
👍 Good news on Chris Rigg injury

Full story
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Sunderland transfer and team clues, Habib Diarra's debut & striker's ideal start Sunderland opened their pre-season account with a 4-0 win at South Shields

🔺 Fresh transfer and team clues
🔺 Habib Diarra's debut
🔺 Niall Huggins delight
🔺 Ahmed Abdullahi makes his mark after last season's frustrations

✍️ #SAFC talking points after pre-season openers 👇
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