Middlesbrough are interested in signing Sunderland defender Tom Flanagan, per a report.
The 30-year-old has been a mainstay in Lee Johnson’s side so far this campaign. Featuring in 14 out of 15 league games this season, he’s helped his side sit fifth in the league ahead of the international break. Since his arrival from Burton in 2018, the Black Cats faithful have had mixed opinions on the centre-back.
According to Football Insider, Middlesbrough are not alone in wanting the Northern Irishman. Preston and Bristol City are reportedly the other two Championships clubs who are chasing the defender.
Boro have had a shocking time with injuries so far this season. In the treatment room, they have three defenders. Marc Bola, Darnell Fisher and Dael Fry are all set for long spells on the sidelines.
However, there was finally some positive news on the injury front. Grant Hall returned to the starting 11 in their 1-1 draw away at West Brom on Saturday. The former Queens Park Rangers player missed six games due to pulling up in training with a knock.
New manager Chris Wilder has already stated he will be looking to bolster his squad’s options during the January transfer window.
Wilder, who won promotion with Sheffield United, will have time over the international break to assess his squad with Boro currently on a three-game winless run.
Sunderland may look to cash in on Flanagan, who is out of contract in the summer. Playing 57 times in the Championship for Burton, he would bring good experience to Boro’s backline.
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Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder has declared he already has a good idea of which positions he needs to improve ahead of January.
There are nine games between now and the transfer window. The former Sheffield United manager will be hoping his side climb closer to the play-off places.
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