Middlesbrough could make perfect summer signing with swoop for out of favour gem

Middlesbrough look set for another busy summer transfer window, after what’s

become a somewhat null and void season.

The campaign started very poorly and Michael Carrick was coming under slight

pressure. But, just like last season, he turned it around and quickly brought Boro into top six contention.

The summer ahead for Middlesbrough

It was always going to be tough in the final stretch since Carrick has been

dealing with a lot of injuries and because of a quiet deadline day that saw

Morgan Rogers depart to Aston Vila and left Middlesbrough without a new striker.

However, the team has several talented players; Emmanuel Latte Lath, Hayden

Hackney, and Ran van den Berg are just a few who have shown out this year. If

the team stays healthy, Middlesbrough might be a serious contender.

Boro might be right up there if a couple more players are added in the summer.

Lewis O’Brien is one player whose name might very well be on the club’s summer

radar already; the 25-year-old only made 10 Championship appearances for the

team after joining on loan from Nottingham Forest last summer.

This week, Carrick has talked about O’Brien a lot and called him “great.”

The Boro manager has praised O’Brien for his adaptability and willingness to

play wherever needed, which is always beneficial for a squad beset by injuries.

In addition, O’Brien has demonstrated a great deal of skill in the ten games that we have watched him play.

According to rumors, Forest wanted O’Brien to leave permanently last

summer, but they ultimately decided to sign him to a loan. Given his history with

injuries, O’Brien might not be needed in the summer.

However, what is garbage to one man is treasure to another.

O’Brien’s natural position is in the middle of the park, and Carrick’s playing

style is a perfect fit for his persistent, high-energy approach.

His passing range is great, and he can be a valuable asset during transitions. He

moves quickly, can turn players quickly, and can initiate attacks.

Although Boro appears to be planning to bolster their offensive and defensive

units come summer, a move for O’Brien might make everything work out perfectly.