Middlesbrough FC transfer rumours: Latest Yaya Sanogo reports with Boro 'close' to landing ex-Arsenal man plus Jordan Hugill reacts to Norwich City move

Several players have been linked with the Teessiders over the last few weeks, yet only centre-back Grant Hall has joined Neil Warnock’s side while other targets have moved elsewhere.

Yet reports emerged on Monday that former Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo is close to joining Boro on a free transfer.

The 27-year-old is a free agent after leaving French club Toulouse last month and, according to Sky Sports, visited Rockcliffe Training Ground last week.

It’s well known that Warnock wants more options up front to compete with frontmen Britt Assombalonga and Ashley Fletcher.

Birmingham keeping tabs on Charlton keeper

It’s also been claimed Warnock is looking for a new goalkeeper this summer.

The Boro boss rotated stoppers Dejan Stojanovic and Aynsley Pears and last season, while the latter has been linked with a move to Blackburn.

In the last few months Boro have been credited with interest in Portsmouth’s Alex Bass and Charton’s Dillon Phillips, yet speculation has quietened since then.

Pompey boss Kenny Jackett said earlier this month that no bids had been made for Bass, while Phillips is reportedly attracting interest from Birmingham.

According to South London Press, the Blues, managed by former Boro boss Aitor Karanka, look set to make funds available following the big-money sale of Jude Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund.

Charlton were relegated to League One last season and it remains to be seen if the Addicks are in a financial position to resist offers for Phillips.

Hugill reacts to Norwich move

Finally Middlesbrough-born striker Jordan Hugill has completed a permanent move to Norwich City from West Ham.

The 28-year-old signed for the Hammers in 2018 but made just three appearances while being sent on loan to Boro and QPR.

“As soon as I knew they were interested in taking me, it was a decision that I wanted to move quickly,” Hugill told Norwich’s website.

“To come here is brilliant for me and my family to get settled again and hit the ground running.”

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