Boro not planning to offer winger a new deal

The future of Nathaniel Mendez-Laing at Middlesbrough remains uncertain as he continues to train at the club to attain full fitness.

According to reports, Middlesbrough do not plan to offer Mendez-Laing a new deal at the club.

The winger spent the majority of the second half of the Championship season with Boro after being without a club following his release from Cardiff City last year.

The 29-year-old could only play nine matches, scoring one goal and assisting another one.

Mendez-Laing suffered an injury during his spell and couldn't finish the season with Neil Warnock's side, as his short-term deal came to an end.

He is currently allowed to train and get himself back to fitness with the club.

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However, reports suggest he is unlikely to be offered a new deal at the Riverside Stadium.