The January open Transfer Window is finally here and English Premier League teams are restless. Has your team spotted a star somewhere? Middlesbrough United are continuing to pursue their interest in striker Connor Wickham, according to the latest reports.
Team Talk initially claimed that Tony Pulis’s side were keen on a move for the Crystal Palace man, and have now provided an update on the chase for the striker.
Wickham has found opportunities hard to come by at Selhurst Park since recovering from a long-term injury and a January move is possible.
The 25-year-old has also been linked with a switch to Sunderland, but manager Jack Ross has ruled out a move.
That leaves Boro as the front-runners, and Team Talk have gone on to claim that Pulis would be prepared to complete a swap deal with Palace in order to secure Wickham’s signature.
They go on to suggest that Britt Assombalonga could be used as a make-weight in the deal as Middlesbrough look to add attacking reinforcements.
Pulis’s side have netted just 25 goals in the Championship this campaign and are expected to be active in the January window as they look to sustain a promotion push.
Rajiv Van La Parra is set to join from Huddersfield Town, and these reports suggest Wickham may not be far behind.