Following month’s of speculation Aston Villa have submitted a formal offer to Middlesbrough in hope of signing out-of-favour striker Jordan Rhodes. According to reports in The Mirror, Steve Bruce will take steps to ensure that Rhodes is a Villa player come the end of the January transfer window – with the Scotland international being Bruce’s number one target. Villa initially wanted to sign Rhodes on a loan deal but Middlesbrough insisted that should he leave, it will be on a permanent deal, for a considerable fee. Rhodes joined Middlesbrough during the last January transfer window in...…Following month’s of speculation Aston Villa have submitted a formal offer to Middlesbrough in hope of signing out-of-favour striker Jordan Rhodes. According to reports in The Mirror, Steve Bruce will take steps to ensure that Rhodes is a Villa player come the end of the January transfer window – with the Scotland international being Bruce’s number one target. Villa initially wanted to sign Rhodes on a loan deal but Middlesbrough insisted that should he leave, it will be on a permanent deal, for a considerable fee. Rhodes joined Middlesbrough during the last January transfer window in...WW…

Although Middlesbrough have struggled in the Premier League this season, an FA Cup run is still on the agenda for Aitor Karanka’s side during this campaign. In the third round, Boro eased past Sheffield Wednesday, beating the Championship side 3-0 at the Riverside thanks to goals from Negredo, De Roon and Leadbitter. During that tie, Karanka fielded a fairly strong side as he branded the game and competition ‘important’ to the club. However, on that occasion, Middlesbrough had a week to recover for their Premier League tie with Watford. This time around, it’s Saturday and Tuesday for the...…Although Middlesbrough have struggled in the Premier League this season, an FA Cup run is still on the agenda for Aitor Karanka’s side during this campaign. In the third round, Boro eased past Sheffield Wednesday, beating the Championship side 3-0 at the Riverside thanks to goals from Negredo, De Roon and Leadbitter. During that tie, Karanka fielded a fairly strong side as he branded the game and competition ‘important’ to the club. However, on that occasion, Middlesbrough had a week to recover for their Premier League tie with Watford. This time around, it’s Saturday and Tuesday for the...WW…