Boro Keen to Retain Ben Doak Amid Transfer Interest
Boro are keen to retain the services of Ben Doak, currently on loan from Liverpool, amidst growing transfer interest from Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town
Reports from Teesside Live suggest that Liverpool are evaluating the market value of the promising winger, particularly in light of recent transfer activity involving these clubs.
In the past week, Liverpool have turned down bids of approximately £15 million for Doak from both Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town. Despite these rejections, sources indicate that neither club are prepared to withdraw from the pursuit of the talented 19-year-old. Middlesbrough officials are closely monitoring the situation, although their influence over the outcome remains limited. As they gear up for their upcoming match against Blackburn Rovers, the club are developing contingency plans should the situation take an unfavourable turn.
Liverpool reportedly value Doak's contributions during his time at Middlesbrough, and the player himself is relishing his experience on Teesside. Consequently, the club are inclined to allow him to remain with Middlesbrough until the end of the season. However, should their valuation of £30 million be met, Liverpool are prepared to recall him. The Daily Mail highlights that this price tag has been influenced by recent high-profile transfers, including Crysencio Summerville's move from Leeds to West Ham for £25 million and Wilson Odobert's transfer from Burnley to Tottenham for £30 million.
On Monday, speculation emerged that Crystal Palace were preparing a new offer of around £20 million, potentially bolstered by performance-related bonuses. However, subsequent updates suggest that they may be shifting their focus to other targets, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reporting that Millwall's Romain Esse has become a priority for the Eagles, despite the complexities involved in securing his transfer.
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Middlesbrough are maintaining open lines of communication with Liverpool regarding Doak, who has made a notable impact during his loan period. While the club are eager to retain him for the full season, they have also devised plans to adapt should circumstances change. The coming weeks will be crucial as the transfer window unfolds, and Middlesbrough's hopes of keeping Doak hinge on the evolving dynamics of the market.
