MORGAN Whittaker is more and more likely to leave Middlesbrough – and Brighton’s Amario Cozier-Duberry is one of those that might doubtlessly exchange him.
As first reported by talkSPORT, Colorado Rapids are understood to be in superior talks to signal Whittaker.
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The MLS deadline is not till Wednesday night time however there’s an opportunity the deal can be confirmed as we speak.
Boro are in line to obtain a wholesome revenue on what they paid to signal Whittaker from Plymouth in January, 2025.
Kim Hellberg refused to be drawn on Whittaker’s scenario when he spoke to the media on Tuesday afternoon forward of Boro’s recreation in opposition to Burnley on Wednesday night time.
He mentioned: “Like always in England, the last day is chaos with rumours everywhere. I don’t know what rumours to say yes to or no to.
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“Things can occur rapidly with anybody. It’s going to be troublesome for me to reply any questions round that. There are so many rumours in several methods.”
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But the 27-year-old ahead appears more and more likely to have performed his final recreation for the membership.
Only two gamers acquired extra aim involvements than Whittaker final season, and the winger has began all 5 aggressive video games in all competitions to this point this season.
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But he is at all times been one thing of a divisive determine with supporters. There was curiosity from Turkey earlier this summer season however Boro by no means obtained any agency bid and Whittaker seemed likely to keep on the Riverside till Colorado Rapids made contact over the weekend.
Boro will look to exchange Whittaker forward of tonight’s deadline and are spinning a number of plates.
One of the gamers prominently of their pondering is Brighton’s Cozier-Duberry.
The 21-year-old starred on mortgage at Bolton in League One final season. Albion had been initially mentioned to be reluctant to sanction a mortgage this summer season and had been as an alternative out there for a everlasting sale, if the winger was to transfer on.
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However, the previous Arsenal teen is now set to signal a brand new deal with the Seagulls as we speak and a Championship mortgage can be sanctioned earlier than the deadline.