Middlesbrough have reached a clear internal position on Will Lankshear, with the Championship club unwilling to entertain the idea of a January sale despite mounting attention from across the Premier League, including Arsenal.
According to TeamTalk, Boro are “dismissive of any suggestion that they could be persuaded to part company with star striker Will Lankshear in January”, a stance that reflects both his importance to their season and the wider belief inside the club that promotion remains the priority.
Lankshear has made an immediate and significant impact since leaving Tottenham Hotspur for Middlesbrough in a deal that is set to be worth £20million. The 20-year-old has delivered 15 goals in 16 appearances and established himself as the Championship’s leading scorer, a return that has naturally accelerated top-flight scrutiny.
Will Lankshear attracting Arsenal interest
Arsenal are among the clubs tracking developments. The north London side are understood to be keeping tabs on Lankshear, who spent time with Arsenal as a youngster before later moving on. That detail adds another layer to the story, even if there has been no suggestion at this stage of formal talks or active negotiations.
The report states that “the majority of Premier League clubs have watched him at some point”, which underlines just how widely his progress is being followed. Manchester United, Brighton and Everton are all said to have monitored him, while Newcastle United, Sunderland and Leeds United have also checked on his rise.
There is also continued interest from Tottenham, who maintained a degree of protection when sanctioning his exit. Spurs retained a matching-right option, though no buy-back clause was included. That leaves the situation open for the future, without giving them complete control.
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Middlesbrough transfer stance remains strong
For now, Middlesbrough’s position appears straightforward. There has been “no contact with either Boro or the…
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