Middlesbrough: June 2009 Archives

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is contemplating a move for Hull striker Caleb Folan as he prepares for life in the Championship.

Middlesbrough have been linked with Crystal Palace frontman Shefki Kuqi who has confirmed he will be leaving Selhurst Park.

Middlesbrough have landed Colchester United winger Mark Yeates and he is looking forwards to mounting a promotion challenge.

Middlesbrough appear to be closing in on a deal to sign Hull City's out of favour midfielder Bryan Hughes.

Portsmouth full-back Hermann Hreidarsson has snubbed a move to Middlesbrough and vowed to sign a new deal at Fratton Park .

Burnley boss Owen Coyle is said to be back on the trail of Middlesbrough wideman Adam Johnson as he looks to add to his squad.

Middlesbrough have been handed a big pre-season boost with the news that Mathew Bates has signed a new three-year deal with the club.

Middlesbrough defender David Wheater is expected to snub interest from Aston Villa this summer to stay at the Riverside.

Boro have been linked with a move for out-of-contract strikers Leroy Lita and Shefki Kuqi from Reading and Crystal Palace respectively.

Burnely boss Owen Coyle has admitted he is interested in signing Middlesbrough fullback Rhys Williams but has denied making a bid.

Middlesbrough have told Tottenham they are free to make a move for winger Stewart Downing despite ill feeling between the two clubs.

West Ham face a battle to sign defender Mathew Bates with Middlesbrough desperate to keep him and Everton and Sunderland on his trail.

Middlesbrough skipper Emanuel Pogatetz is a reported transfer target of Italian giants Roma, according to the player's representatives.

Gareth Southgate feels he is close to announcing new signings, with Middlesbrough being linked with Chelsea youngster Scott Sinclair.

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson has dismissed claims he wants to sell the north-east club as a "silly report".

Middlesbrough have told Burnley they will have to break their £1.3million transfer record if they want to sign defender Rhys Williams.

Fulham have emerged as the favourites to secure the signature of want-away Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil.

Aston Villa could ask for a Boro player in exchange for Marlon Harewood, while Colchester's Mark Yeates has been linked with the club.

West Ham are believed to be closing in on Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates plus two further players.

Middlesbrough have joined the race to sign Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood, who is available for £1.5million.

Keith Lamb has moved to dispel the 'urban myth' that Gareth Southgate played no part in signing Afonso Alves for Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough's Robert Huth has opened the door for a return to Germany, admitting he can 'imagine' playing in his homeland again.

Middlesbrough have not had any enquiries for the likes of Tuncay Sanli and Stewart Downing, according to chief executive Keith Lamb.

Middlesbrough are reportedly set to snub any offers for defender David Wheater and winger Adam Johnson this summer.

West Ham have reportedly entered the race for highly-rated Middlesbrough youngster Matthew Bates.

Middlesbrough's Turkish playmaker Tuncay is attracting plenty of interest with Liverpool said to have joined the list of admirers.

Defender Emanuel Pogatetz has handed Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate a boost by vowing to stay despite relegation.

Middlesbrough star Tuncay is expected to leave the Riverside over the summer and has been linked with a move to Fulham.

Middlesbrough defender Robert Huth is set to be watched by several scouts from German clubs when he plays for his country in Dubia.

Chairman Steve Gibson has pleaded with Middlesbrough fans to stick with the club following relegation and renew their season tickets.

German Bundesliga outfit Hannover are weighing up a possible summer swoop for Middlesbrough central defender Robert Huth.

Gareth Southgate is reportedly wanting Man United's veteran defender Gary Neville to lead Middlesbrough's promotion push next season.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is contemplating a move for Hull striker Caleb Folan as he prepares for life in the Championship.

Middlesbrough have been linked with Crystal Palace frontman Shefki Kuqi who has confirmed he will be leaving Selhurst Park.

Middlesbrough have landed Colchester United winger Mark Yeates and he is looking forwards to mounting a promotion challenge.

Middlesbrough appear to be closing in on a deal to sign Hull City's out of favour midfielder Bryan Hughes.

Portsmouth full-back Hermann Hreidarsson has snubbed a move to Middlesbrough and vowed to sign a new deal at Fratton Park .

Burnley boss Owen Coyle is said to be back on the trail of Middlesbrough wideman Adam Johnson as he looks to add to his squad.

Middlesbrough have been handed a big pre-season boost with the news that Mathew Bates has signed a new three-year deal with the club.

Middlesbrough defender David Wheater is expected to snub interest from Aston Villa this summer to stay at the Riverside.

Boro have been linked with a move for out-of-contract strikers Leroy Lita and Shefki Kuqi from Reading and Crystal Palace respectively.

Burnely boss Owen Coyle has admitted he is interested in signing Middlesbrough fullback Rhys Williams but has denied making a bid.

Middlesbrough have told Tottenham they are free to make a move for winger Stewart Downing despite ill feeling between the two clubs.

West Ham face a battle to sign defender Mathew Bates with Middlesbrough desperate to keep him and Everton and Sunderland on his trail.

Middlesbrough skipper Emanuel Pogatetz is a reported transfer target of Italian giants Roma, according to the player's representatives.

Gareth Southgate feels he is close to announcing new signings, with Middlesbrough being linked with Chelsea youngster Scott Sinclair.

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson has dismissed claims he wants to sell the north-east club as a "silly report".

Middlesbrough have told Burnley they will have to break their £1.3million transfer record if they want to sign defender Rhys Williams.

Fulham have emerged as the favourites to secure the signature of want-away Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil.

Aston Villa could ask for a Boro player in exchange for Marlon Harewood, while Colchester's Mark Yeates has been linked with the club.

West Ham are believed to be closing in on Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates plus two further players.

Middlesbrough have joined the race to sign Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood, who is available for £1.5million.

Keith Lamb has moved to dispel the 'urban myth' that Gareth Southgate played no part in signing Afonso Alves for Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough's Robert Huth has opened the door for a return to Germany, admitting he can 'imagine' playing in his homeland again.

Middlesbrough have not had any enquiries for the likes of Tuncay Sanli and Stewart Downing, according to chief executive Keith Lamb.

Middlesbrough are reportedly set to snub any offers for defender David Wheater and winger Adam Johnson this summer.

West Ham have reportedly entered the race for highly-rated Middlesbrough youngster Matthew Bates.