Softfootball understands that Middlesbrough have reached an settlement with Tottenham Hotspur to signal Ashley Phillips in a everlasting switch price £7 million plus performance-related add-ons.
The 21-year-old centre-back is now set to endure his medical earlier than the remaining formalities are accomplished, bringing an finish to weeks of negotiations that originally centred on a mortgage transfer earlier than evolving right into a everlasting switch.
His arrival represents one other essential piece of Middlesbrough’s summer time rebuild following the latest signing of Tottenham striker Will Lankshear. The membership believes Phillips has the potential to turn into a cornerstone of their defence as they push for promotion to the Premier League.
For Spurs, the switch is a part of a wider squad reshuffle as they create room for brand new arrivals forward of the season. The North London membership proceed to be linked with a number of attacking reinforcements, together with reported curiosity in Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen.
With the switch charge agreed and solely the medical and closing paperwork remaining, Phillips is predicted to be unveiled as a Middlesbrough participant within the coming days.
