Gareth Southgate might require fighting off a number of suitors in his side, as he will be attempting to strengthen Middlesbrough when the transfer window reopens.
The Teesiders are already in the middle of speculation, as Wigan will be testing their resolve for hanging on to striker Mido. Again, Spurs are also getting linked with a big-money transfer for England International, Stewart Downing.
However, Middlesbrough Boss is currently more interested in bringing new blood to the Riverside Stadium.
In a post made on the club’s website, Southgate said, ‘I have been in touch with our chairman and both of us are looking forward to steadily build our side.’
‘We know that due to a considerable financial backup, we cannot throw heaps of money down for transfers. So, we’ll have to come up with a balance.’
‘This has been the same situation since my arrival to the club, but I’ve never found myself under any pressure for selling players.’
‘We’ll look out for potential loans or any free transfer, which might improve our performance on the field.’
Recently, Boro has come up with a scouting network that has succeeded to unearth unheralded talent in the League, which includes the like of Didier Digard and Justin Hoyte.
‘I feel that we fall in the categories of those clubs that require grabbing on players prior to them becoming big names in the League.’
‘The signings we’ve made during this summer are a clear indication of the policy that we’re trying to adopt.’
‘We’ve been pleased with the performance of Justin Hoyte & Didier Digard and got high expectations from Marvin Emnes.’
