Town boss Kieran McKenna confirmed Middlesbrough’s interest in signing loan centre-half George Edmundson on a permanent basis but isn’t sure where things currently stand regarding the proposed move.
The 27-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of June, joined Boro on loan in the summer window and has impressed for the Championship’s fifth-placed side, making 20 starts and scoring once.
Edmundson’s performances for Michael Carrick’s side have also caught the eye of a number of other Championship teams but the defender cannot play for a third club this season, having featured as a brief sub for the Blues away against his hometown club Manchester City in August.
Boro are keen to head off any potential summer interest from elsewhere by trying to make his loan move permanent during this window.
As reported yesterday, the Blues have turned down an offer of £350,000 up front plus £350,000 if the Teessiders are promoted with more cash potentially due later on down the line, however, talks are continuing.
"I don't think there's anything to announce,” McKenna said when asked about the situation. "I believe there is interest there. I think there are some discussions going on that I've not been involved in.
"He’s having a good season, which is great to see. Middlesbrough are having another good season and I think there's some interest on that side, so whether a deal is possible to be done I'm not sure.”
The ex-Oldham defender joined Town for around £1 million from Rangers in the summer of 2021, signing a four-year deal.