Lukas Engel Closes in on Loan Move to FC Cincinnati

Middlesbrough's Lukas Engel is reportedly on the verge of joining FC Cincinnati on loan, following increased competition for the left-back position at the club.

Middlesbrough's Lukas Engel is reportedly poised to join FC Cincinnati, as confirmed by The Northern Echo. The Danish left-back is expected to make the move to Major League Soccer (MLS) on an initial loan agreement, which includes an option for a permanent transfer.

Following Boro's recent loan signing of Ryan Giles, Engel has fallen down to third-choice left-back. The competition for the position at is also set to intensify further with the anticipated return of Alex Bangura from injury later this summer.

Additionally, George McCormick has emerged as a promising talent during pre-season, adding to the depth of options available to manager Michael Carrick.

This season Engel has made just four starts and nine appearances for Middlesbrough, a situation that has likely influenced his decision to seek more regular playing time in the United States. The arrival of Giles has only heightened the competition for the left-back position, making it increasingly challenging for Engel to secure a place in the starting eleven.

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