Middlesbrough nears Morgan Whittaker transfer from Plymouth

Middlesbrough has agreed a £6 million deal, plus potential add-ons, with Plymouth Argyle for forward Morgan Whittaker, who is currently undergoing a medical. The 24-year-old has had a challenging season, scoring only four goals as Plymouth struggles at the bottom of the Championship, and he was notably absent during a recent match, which raised speculation about his future. Both Middlesbrough and Burnley were interested in Whittaker, but Burnley's bid was turned down earlier in the transfer window. Whittaker’s former teammate, Finn Azaz, is thought to have influenced his decision to join Boro. His transfer follows the recent departures of Isaiah Jones and Micah Hamilton from Middlesbrough, further highlighting the club's need to strengthen its forward options. Swansea City is entitled to a percentage of the transfer fee as part of the deal that took Whittaker to Plymouth last year.