Edwards Targets Jones as Boro Seek Defensive Reinforcements
Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards has praised Hull City's Alfie Jones amid reports of a £3 million transfer.
Middlesbrough's head coach, Rob Edwards, has expressed his admiration for Hull City defender Alfie Jones amid growing speculation about a potential transfer to the Riverside Stadium. The 27-year-old from Bristol is reportedly on the verge of a move, with an agreement between the two clubs believed to be around £3 million.
“He’s a player I admire, but there are many players we’ve been linked with who I admire,” Edwards remarked in an interview with Teesside Live. “Right now, he’s a Hull City player, so I don’t want to say too much. He’s a very good player, though.”
“The guys are still working really hard on things. We’re hoping to get a few reinforcements in,” he stated. “But, like I said at the weekend, there are a number of parties involved with every deal, and sometimes one can really slow things down.”
In his message to the supporters, Edwards urged patience: “Be patient with it, trust everyone is working really hard, and the plan is there. It’s just taking a little longer than people have been used to in the past.”
“I know some people will be frustrated. In any window, supporters want to see new faces coming in and improvements in the group. We feel the same as well,” he continued.
“The lads are working really hard, and I think we’re seeing bits of improvement. They’re learning what we want,” he explained. “But, of course, one or two new faces always helps. It’s not just the supporters; it also lifts the lads there in the dressing room as well.”
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Discussions are ongoing regarding potential signings, including Jones among others such as Abdoulaye Kanté.
