Scott Wilson

Boro in advanced talks to re-sign Chuba Akpom, but face battle against league rivals Middlesbrough are in advanced talks to re-sign Chuba Akpom, two years after the forward left for Ajax.

🔴 EXCLUSIVE: #Boro pushing incredibly hard in an attempt to re-sign Chuba Akpom from Ajax. Strong competition from Birmingham, but Boro confident their package is very attractive. Chuba’s chance to be a returning Teesside hero…

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Boro have suffered a new injury blow Middlesbrough defender Darragh Lenihan has suffered a muscular injury that will rule him out of most of the first month of the season.

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Boro have suffered a new injury blow Middlesbrough defender Darragh Lenihan has suffered a muscular injury that will rule him out of most of the first month of the season.

🔴 #Boro defender Darragh Lenihan suffered a muscular injury in training last week and will miss most of the first month of the season…

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The latest on van den Berg and Hackney Rob Edwards has delivered an update on Rav van den Berg and Hayden Hackney after Middlesbrough's 2-2 draw with Deportivo La Coruna

🔴 REACTION: Rob Edwards with the latest on Rav van den Berg and Hayden Hackney - and thoughts on #Boro's draw with Deportivo in their final pre-season game...

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Silvera impressed in Boro's draw with Deportivo Hayden Hackney was given a hero's welcome - but Sammy Silvera was the big winner as Middlesbrough drew 2-2 with Deportivo at the Riverside.

🔴 REPORT: Hayden Hackney was given a hero's welcome as a substitute - but Sammy Silvera was the big winner in #Boro's 2-2 draw with Deportivo. The Aussie was excellent at left wing-back - must be a very good chance he starts there next weekend...

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Hackney has turned down move to Ipswich Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney has turned down the opportunity to join Ipswich Town.

🔴 EXCLUSIVE: Hayden Hackney has REJECTED the opportunity to move to Ipswich. The #Boro midfielder has held talks with Ipswich officials, but has turned down the move. He's on the bench for today's friendly at the Riverside...

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It's a surprise departure from Sunderland Sunderland have announced the departure of assistant head coach Pedro Ribeiro.

🔴⚪️ #SAFC announce the departure of assistant head coach Pedro Ribeiro. Sunderland have made some big changes to their backroom staff this summer and Ribeiro has left by mutual consent...

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Newcastle reject Liverpool's Isak bid Newcastle United have rejected Liverpool’s opening offer for Alexander Isak despite the striker having indicated that he wants to move to Anfield

⚫️⚪️ TRANSFER LATEST: What will happen next after Newcastle reject Liverpool's opening offer for Alexander Isak? Bid understood to be some way short of what #NUFC would regard as a potential starting point for discussions... #LFC

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The winger has left Newcastle on loan Newcastle United winger Antonio Cordero has joined Belgian Pro League side KVC Westerlo on a season-long loan deal.

⚫️⚪️ DONE DEAL: #NUFC youngster Antonio Cordero has joined Belgian club Westerlo on a season-long loan. The 20-year-old winger joined Newcastle earlier this summer after his previous deal at Malaga expired...

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Sunderland complete goalkeeper signing Robin Roefs has become Sunderland’s eighth summer signing after completing a move from Dutch side NEC Nijmegen.

🔴⚪️ FULL DETAILS as #SAFC complete the signing of Dutch U21 goalkeeper Robin Roefs...

🗣️ Kristjaan Speakman: "This was an area of our squad where we wanted increased competition..."

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Boro's pledge on Hayden Hackney Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards is confident there will be “funds available” if Hayden Hackney completes a £20m move to Ipswich Town.

🔴 TRANSFER LATEST: Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney pledge - plus where things are currently at with the #Boro midfielder and Ipswich Town...

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Guiu is heading to Sunderland Sunderland have won the battle to sign teenage striker Marc Guiu on a season-long loan from Chelsea

🔴⚪️ TRANSFER LATEST: #SAFC have won the battle to sign Marc Guiu on season-long loan from Chelsea. Strong competition, but Guiu has chosen Sunderland. Straight loan - no clause for permanent deal. Sunderland paying wages and loan fee...

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The Isak situation is coming to a head Newcastle United will address Alexander Isak’s future when Eddie Howe and his players return from pre-season trip to Asia at start of next week.

✍️ Alexander Isak latest:

⚫️ What #NUFC's next move will be to try break impasse
⚪️ Why Isak is currently in Spain
⚫️ Key figure who could be key to resolving situation
⚪️ Liverpool's 'waiting game' #LFC

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A Boro deal for Brittain now looks close Middlesbrough have made a significant breakthrough in their attempts to sign right-back Callum Brittain from Blackburn Rovers.

🔴 TRANSFER LATEST: As flagged up elsewhere, #Boro have made a significant breakthrough in their talks over Callum Brittain. Deal for Blackburn defender now looking much more likely...

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It could be Reinildo time Regis Le Bris is considering handing Reinildo Mandava a first Sunderland appearance in Saturday’s pre-season friendly with Real Betis.

🔴⚪️ Regis Le Bris hints that Reinildo Mandava and Wilson Isidor could both feature in #SAFC's weekend home friendly with Real Betis...

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Boro's lessons from draw with Pools Impressive youngsters, squad make-up and formation hint - What Middlesbrough learned from friendly draw at Hartlepool

✍️ The key takeaways from #Boro's draw at Pools...

🔴 Two youngsters who seized their chance
🔴 Squad order evident - with departures likely
🔴 Formation now embedded under Edwards
🔴 The player who's left everyone scratching their heads

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Sunderland pushing for Guiu deal Sunderland have made their pitch to Marc Guiu and are waiting for the Chelsea striker to make a decision over his future.

🔴⚪️ TRANSFER LATEST: #SAFC have made their pitch to Marc Guiu, but there's strong competition for the Chelsea forward, led by RB Leipzig. Would be straight loan for teenager - no purchase clause - with wages covered and loan fee...

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The winners and losers from Boro's draw with Pools Sonny Finch took his opportunity as Middlesbrough drew at Hartlepool - but a number of other players failed to fire.

🔴 REPORT: Sonny Finch provided a highlight with a great run and finish in the second half - but this was a night when a number of #Boro's understudies were handed a chance to take centre-stage, only to fluff their lines...

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It's not looking good on the Sesko front Newcastle United have agreed a season-long loan for Aaron Ramsdale – but appear to be losing the battle for Benjamin Sesko.

✍️ #NUFC latest:

⚫️ Aaron Ramsdale starting medical after £4m loan fee agreed
⚪️ Man Utd now firm favourites in battle for Benjamin Sesko
⚫️ New Premier League striker being mentioned as option
⚪️ Joe Willock fears after injury in friendly

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Xhaka's promise to Sunderland Granit Xhaka admits he has taken on the “biggest challenge of his career” with Sunderland.

🔴⚪️ Granit Xhaka, a 'big noise' signing, and why #SAFC's latest addition instantly feels like it could be the key move of the summer...

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Boro have accepted offer for Hackney Hayden Hackney is set to hold to talks with Ipswich Town officials after Middlesbrough accepted a bid for the midfielder.

📢 EXCLUSIVE:

🔴 Hayden Hackney set for Ipswich talks after #Boro accept bid
🔴 Still far from certain Hackney will move
🔴 Proposed £20m deal with Boro having pushed hard on payment terms
🔴 Deal could help unlock proposed striker signing

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Sunderland have agreed a deal for a keeper Sunderland's search for a new goalkeeper is over after they agreed a deal to sign Robin Roefs from Dutch club NEC Nijmegen.

🔴⚪️ TRANSFER LATEST: #SAFC's goalkeeping plans for next season after they agree deal for NEC Nijmegen's Robin Roefs. Initial £9.5m fee, with a further £2.5m of add-ons. Five-year deal pending...

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🔴 Rob Edwards praises Law McCabe’s pre-season performances - and suggests the teenager is likely to remain as part of his first-team squad at #Boro rather than head out on loan…

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🔴⚪️ Regis Le Bris’ admission on Dan Neil as the midfield battle intensifies at #SAFC…

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Sunderland boss' squad admission Regis Le Bris admits he would prefer to have had his full squad in place, but is confident Sunderland can hit the ground running in the Premier…

🔴⚪️ REACTION: Regis Le Bris' squad admission in the wake of #SAFC's friendly defeat at Hull...

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The Black Cats were beaten at Hull Sunderland's lack of squad depth was once again exposed as their pre-season preparations continued with a 2-1 defeat at Hull City.

🔴⚪️ REPORT: Much better than the weekend when #SAFC had first team on pitch, with Talbi and Adingra much more involved than at Hearts. Last 20 minutes highlighted massive drop-off when fringe players come on. Squad still light in key areas..

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Two changes for Sunderland at Hull Harrison Jones gets a chance in Sunderland's starting line-up for this evening's friendly at Hull City.

🔴⚪️ FULL Team News as Harrison Jones gets chance to stake claim for #SAFC Premier League squad place in tonight's game at Hull. Jones plays at left-back with Huggins dropping to bench. Diarra back in midfield, with Neil named as a sub...

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Xhaka and Lucumi latest Sunderland are set to complete the signing of Granit Xhaka in the next 24 hours – but are refusing to budge on their valuation of Jhon Lucumi.

🔴⚪️ TRANSFER LATEST: Where things currently stand with #SAFC on Granit Xhaka, Jhon Lucumi and Dymtro Ryznik as the summer recruitment drive continues...

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It's a DONE DEAL for Boro MIDDLESBROUGH have completed their second signing of the summer with midfielder Abdoulaye Kante having joined from French club Troyes.

🔴 DONE DEAL: #Boro complete signing of midfielder Abdoulaye Kante from Troyes. Five-year deal for the 20-year-old - total package worth around €3m.

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Boro should complete the signing soon Middlesbrough are close to finalising a €3m deal for Troyes midfielder Abdoulaye Kante.

🔴 TRANSFER LATEST: #Boro set to complete their second signing of the summer in next 24 hours after deal is agreed with Troyes for Abdoulaye Kante.

20-year-old defensive midfielder signing for package worth around €3m...

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