'Now announce Baba Rahman' 'Hope there is a buy option': What Middlesbrough fans are saying after Patrick Roberts arrives from Manchester City
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The 23-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at the Riverside and became a popular figure with supporters on Teesside due to his qualities in the final third.
Roberts will be expected to go straight into the squad for Saturday’s Championship match against Reading after making 11 appearances for the club in all competitions last term.
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Hide AdBoro now have until 5pm on Friday to complete more signings from other English clubs, and have looked at signing another defender on loan ahead of the deadline.
Here’s how some fans reacted to yesterday’s news on social media:
@pb830: Brilliant signing. Someone with genuine skill who gets you up out of your seat. Really good to have him back
@tom_mcgarry17: Unbelievable piece of business this, welcome back @patrick7roberts
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Hide Ad@Smithy_MFC84: Yes! Finally confirmed what we all knew, but great to see him holding the shirt. He’s got that spark, the guile, the ability to unlock defences, get us in behind and create chances. Exactly what we need.
@KieranEscritt: Perfect - bit of creativity
@AlexMutter5: Roberts and Chuba link-up gonna go crazy
@AyresomeAngel46: Absolutely buzzing
@LiamBatey4: Now announce Baba Rahman
@DavidKingy1982: Hope there is a buy option
@StewartBell23: Excellent now we need defensive cover and another forward and we should have a decent season
@smoggiec: Some good news today!
@benoliver000: Took your time lads but love that