chimpy07 20 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Interesting bit in Tallentire's article about our attacking midfield options. When talking about Stuani, he says: Boro already have Patrick Bamford and Rudy Gestede pushing for a place in attack and if the club are successful in signing Britt Assombalonga, competition for places will be even more cut throat. It's noticeable that he doesn't say 'if the club sign a striker', but names Assombalonga specifically. I get the feeling it might be quite close. If we sign him it will be a record transfer fee... was chatting with some boro fans at York yesterday and we will be paying 16mil to get him... apparently His injury record is a big concern for me, no doubting his ability but 69 games (league and cup) in 3 full championship seasons isn't good, it makes him a big risk imo, and a risk that intensifies as his banded figure/fee increases. Link to post Share on other sites
Snowblind 1,711 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 It was only one injury with Assombalonga. 14/15 season and it kept him out for over a year, so barring that his record has been excellent and he's shown no signs of a loss of touch since returning. Here; Transfermarkt. Literally only the one. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/britt-assombalonga/verletzungen/spieler/186172 Link to post Share on other sites
Will 2,958 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 NEWS: Middlesbrough show interest in signing defender from Championship rivals Reading #UTB #ReadingFC Link http://the72.co.uk/85938/middlesbrough-track-reading-defender/ How is Chris Gunter only 27?!? He seems to have been around forever! Link to post Share on other sites
Will 2,958 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 It was only one injury with Assombalonga. 14/15 season and it kept him out for over a year, so barring that his record has been excellent and he's shown no signs of a loss of touch since returning. Here; Transfermarkt. Literally only the one. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/britt-assombalonga/verletzungen/spieler/186172 Yeh it was serious ligament damage iirc and kept him out for a season and a half. No sign of loss of speed or touch like you said and no reoccurrence suggests that it has healed well. Link to post Share on other sites
chimpy07 20 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 It was only one injury with Assombalonga. 14/15 season and it kept him out for over a year, so barring that his record has been excellent and he's shown no signs of a loss of touch since returning. Here; Transfermarkt. Literally only the one. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/britt-assombalonga/verletzungen/spieler/186172 He was out for 2 months with a calf injury and has had hamstring problems too Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Changing Times Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Anyone else been told the Johnstone deal has stalled?? Also the Howson transfer has changed as Norwich want between 6/7million from us. No, but then I'm not pretending to be ITK on here. I did read both things elsewhere though if that helps. Link to post Share on other sites
Smoggydownsouth 1,621 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Anyone else been told the Johnstone deal has stalled?? Also the Howson transfer has changed as Norwich want between 6/7million from us. No, but then I'm not pretending to be ITK on here. I did read both things elsewhere though if that helps. Thanks for that Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,952 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 It was only one injury with Assombalonga. 14/15 season and it kept him out for over a year, so barring that his record has been excellent and he's shown no signs of a loss of touch since returning. Here; Transfermarkt. Literally only the one. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/britt-assombalonga/verletzungen/spieler/186172 He was out for 2 months with a calf injury and has had hamstring problems too As far as I can see the calf injury was only 1 month? Hurt it late August, was back in training in October. Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_Boro_Till_I_Die 1,179 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Apparently according to the so called twitter agents Wolves want Aboubakar. Link to post Share on other sites
BearSmog 1,382 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I am in no way ITK but I have heard that Assombalonga is closer than we are led to believe, player has agreed and is keen just waiting for clubs to agree over fee etc Link to post Share on other sites
CWC 383 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I am in no way ITK but I have heard that Assombalonga is closer than we are led to believe, player has agreed and is keen just waiting for clubs to agree over fee etc I always did love beards. Link to post Share on other sites
BoroYorkie 94 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I am in no way ITK but I have heard that Assombalonga is closer than we are led to believe, player has agreed and is keen just waiting for clubs to agree over fee etc Snodgrass all over again :) Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I am in no way ITK but I have heard that Assombalonga is closer than we are led to believe, player has agreed and is keen just waiting for clubs to agree over fee etc I am seriously not doubting your info, more wary that the player agreeing on a deal doesn't equate to deal being anywhere closer to being done. We heard with at least Bojan and Snodgrass in January that the player had somewhat agreed personal terms and a fee/deal with the club was all that was left to be agreed upon. I'd just like to see a bid accepted! Link to post Share on other sites
LinoJo3 3,098 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Jesé probably had agreed terms, he spent a day at rockliffe with his agents, he was just obsessed with going back to his home town. Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_Boro_Till_I_Die 1,179 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I am in no way ITK but I have heard that Assombalonga is closer than we are led to believe, player has agreed and is keen just waiting for clubs to agree over fee etc Really hope so! Link to post Share on other sites
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