Middlesbrough’s move for Jeremy Sarmiento is potentially back on, with Boro making their move after Birmingham City’s attempts to hijack a move.Boro had started to consider other targets after talks with Brighton broke down. But club sources had suggested that they would keep tabs on the situation, which quickly developed on Tuesday, with news that the Blues had stepped in to do a deal.Though Boro still have other options in mind, they went back to Brighton and have agreed a new permanent deal said to be worth around £3.2 million. Sarmiento’s desire to join Boro is believed to have been a big factor.
Boro have been keen to strengthen their attack in the January transfer window, and while not complete yet, there’s an increasing chance that the 23-year-old will become the third signing of the winter transfer window.
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The wide forward will join 20-year-old duo Leo Castledine and Finley Munroe in joining Boro this month if a deal is completed. While they’re both signings who have a lot of future potential, Sarmiento is seen as a more ready-made option for the promotion push in the second half of the season.
In fact, the Ecuadorian international has won promotion from the Championship in the last two seasons. He was on loan at Ipswich Town when they finished second in 2023-24, and then spent all of last season at BurnleyIn total, he has nine goals and two assists in 75 Championship appearances. He was sent on loan to Serie A side Cremonese this term, but has made only seven appearances and is now set to be recalled by Brighton and moved on.
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