Middlesbrough in talks with Super Eagles hopeful over new contract

Middlesbrough have began talks with Tremendous Eagles hopeful Chuba Akpom over a brand new contract, following his good performances this season.

The Hale Finish Academy product’s present deal is ready to run out in the summertime of 2023, however Middlesbrough have an possibility of extending the deal by 12 extra months.

Boro’s new boss and Manchester United legend Michael Carrick has now revealed that the membership’s hierarchy has contacted Akpom for a dialogue as regards his future.

“We have talked already, it is solely pure, it’s good to have a plan. It’s extremely early however you get a fast feeling. That is as much as me and the membership to plan for, the extra folks play properly, the simpler it’s, ” Carrick advised The Northern Echo.

Akpom, who was out of favor in 2021-2022, has now develop into some of the reliable gamers for Boro this season.

Since coming back from his season-long mortgage with PAOK in Greece, the previous Arsenal teen has scored seven objectives in twelve league outings.

The 27-year-old nonetheless has ambitions of taking part in for the Tremendous Eagles, 5 years after he educated with the senior nationwide staff in London.

Akpom arrived at Middlesbrough in 2020 after stops at Arsenal and PAOK.