Middlesbrough transfer rumours: Boro battling Leeds United and Rangers for exciting £300k winger

Middlesbrough have once again been linked with a move for Motherwell winger Jake Hastie - but will face a host of competition.
Tony Pulis is believed to be monitoring TWO exciting wingersTony Pulis is believed to be monitoring TWO exciting wingers
Tony Pulis is believed to be monitoring TWO exciting wingers

The 20-year-old looks set to leave the Scottish Premier League outfit after a dazzling breakthrough season, with no shortage of clubs keen on a deal for the wideman.

Middlesbrough, Leeds United, Hull City, Atlanta United and Sunderland are among the sides linked with a swoop for Hastie, whose current deal at Motherwell expires this summer.

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However, the Express claim that Rangers remain the front-runners to sign the winger - despite backing-out of a deal earlier this year.

Steven Gerrard's side were claimed to have ended talks with Hastie after he stalled on a pre-contract agreement, but are now prepared to re-open discussions ahead of a summer swoop.

And the report goes on to suggest that a development fee of £300,000 is all that would be required to seal Hastie's signature.

Meanwhile, Boro have taken Tooting and Mitcham United winger Samuel Folarin on a two-week trial.

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The 17-year-old, who spent time with Charlton Athletic earlier this season, is the latest promising youngster to join the Teessiders on a temporary stay.

The Isthmian League South Central Division confirmed the news via Twitter with Folarin now aiming to impress Boro bosses.