Middlesbrough have opened talks to sign former Newcastle United winger Sammy Ameobi, as reported by Football Insider.
The English winger is set to be a free agent when his Nottingham Forest contract expires on June 30th [Transfermarkt].
Currently speaking, Boro are set to be the front-runners for his signature and have begun discussions regarding a deal, as Neil Warnock’s men plot an assault on the Sky Bet Championship next campaign [Football Insider].
Of course, Ameobi already has previous experience of life at the Riverside Stadium, having signed on loan from Newcastle United for the Teeside club back in 2013/14 [BBC].
In 2020/21, the 6ft 4in wide man notched five goal contributions in 34 appearances for Nottingham Forest; three goals and two assists [Transfermarkt].
In light of this news, loads of Boro fans took to Twitter to convey their feelings on a potential deal for Ameobi.
Boro fans react:
Replying to the Football Insider Twitter page, here is how some Middlesbrough fans reacted to these latest developments:
“In all seriousness, it’s very low risk so I’m not that bothered.. a game winner on his day, never found consistency.. hopefully he can find it with us. I’ve always said since Warnock signed on another year that I’d rather us sign a bunch of frees on 1/2 year deals and loans”
Credit: @Strickland__Ben”no”Credit: @NahItsLyingTho”Hmmm… he’s not a starter but you’d take him in the squad now given our current options”Credit: @Got_To_Biv”How is this fella only 29??”Credit: @BoroThis”Hmmm…. Low risk, likely a short-term deal too, in a position that needs serious attention. Why not? #Boro #UTB”Credit: @Smithy_MFC84″I was actually thinking he wouldn’t be a bad free signing when I saw that he’d been let go. He always looked pretty decent whenever I watched Forest.”Credit: @RobSc0ttIn other news, a former Middlesbrough striker could be set for a transfer to a UEFA Champions League side.