Middlesbrough midfielder Sam Morsy is set to become the Blues’ 19th senior signing of the summer before the transfer window closes at 11pm this evening.

News that Morsy was being targeted by Town emerged over the weekend but it’s believed manager Paul Cook has had his eye on his former Chesterfield and Wigan captain throughout the summer.

The Egyptian international was understood to be happy with Boro and wary about dropping into League One but the lure of playing for Cook once again appears to have persuaded the 29-year-old to move down a division.

Middlesbrough were unwilling to allow Morsy to depart until they added to their midfield options and just over an hour ago they confirmed the signing of James Lea Siliki on loan from Renne.

It seems likely that Cook will hand Morsy the skipper's armband worn so far this season by Lee Evans on what has always appeared a temporary basis.

Early in the window, Morsy began following Town on Twitter leading to speculation that a reunion with Cook might well be on the cards, while the Blues boss name-checked his former skipper when discussing consistency in one of his early Town press conferences.

Defensive midfielder Morsy was a youth player with hometown club Wolves and Port Vale where he made his breakthrough into senior football.

Cook took him to the Spireites in July 2013 and helped them to the League Two title in his first season, before he joined the Latics for a fee of £200,000 in January 2016 prior to the Blues boss taking over at the DW Stadium. Morsy helped Wigan to the League One titles in 2015/16 and under Cook 2017/18.

While a Latic, Morsy spent time on loan at Barnsley and joined Boro in September 2020, signing a three-year deal.

Morsy was shown a straight red card in what’s set to become his final appearance for the Teessiders, Saturday's 1-1 home draw with Blackburn.

That dismissal would see him miss three games, although Boro are appealing.

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dominiciawful added 19:58 - Aug 31 I am turned ON.
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Europablue added 20:01 - Aug 31 It seems like he's being brought in to replace Evans. Quite a shame for him as he was one of the tent pole signings that attracted a lot of other players. Well, we don't want to be a nice club where everyone feels secure in their starting places. If you get the chance, play well and make it difficult for the gaffer to drop you.
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marinermyhero added 20:03 - Aug 31 https://insidefutbol.com/2021/08/31/ipswich-town-to-complete-deadline-day-deal-f
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Chris_Knights added 20:04 - Aug 31 We have the signings now for the hard work . No excuses we are good enough now …. COYB
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cranky_old_tractor added 20:06 - Aug 31 Nice business if it happens! Hopefully the key to unlocking results - great performance from Ashton and the investors - now lets climb the table! Great stuff
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parhamblue added 20:07 - Aug 31 Mark, go home and have some tea.
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Cakeman added 20:08 - Aug 31 That would be a major signing. Plenty of grit and bite in midfield which has been missing. At this rate the next statue for great service to ITFC will be one of Mark Ashton! Great work Mark. At least you can have a bit of a rest after 11pm tonight.
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ArnieM added 20:18 - Aug 31 Bloody AWESOME Transfer window for this Club. Get the f luck behind the team everyone of us and start believing - PLEASE !!!
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masetheace added 20:21 - Aug 31 Yet another player formally with Cook . Begining to look like an old boys holiday club
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04willr added 20:21 - Aug 31 Holding Mee Koch
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blues1 added 20:25 - Aug 31 Afrodids. Middlesborough have appealed his red card so hopefully he'll be free to play right away.
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SamWhiteUK added 20:27 - Aug 31 Jaw hit the floor opening this link. Expected to see us linked with someone else with Morsy wanting to stay in the C'ship. Don't know much about him but reading that he was reluctant to drop into L1 earlier, I thought we'd be missing out for sure. Just wow.
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Nobbysnuts added 20:28 - Aug 31 Great signing but its really annoying knowing he will be suspended for 3 games.....😬😬😬
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davidsc1971 added 20:33 - Aug 31 If this one gets over the line, we're a real force. Hell of a signing for L1, not the first time we've said that today either
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runningout added 20:33 - Aug 31 Don't overdo it people. But if this happens, it'll be best signing of 19. Might wake our squad up :-)
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spanishblue added 20:33 - Aug 31 Just watched his highlights looks a helluva player compared to 90% we've had the last few years
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BlueRuin69 added 20:36 - Aug 31 Dont agree that he is a replacement for Evans. Two players for each position. Is Celina replacing Edwards or Frazier, no, two players in every position. Evans is a good player and will come good. Evans, Harper, Carroll, Morsey. Consistant with that plan which Cook said he wanted ages ago. Coyb
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Roola added 20:37 - Aug 31 No bloody way!!!! :o
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BlueInBerks added 20:39 - Aug 31 This squad could challenge in the Championship, which is of course the point
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GiveusaWave added 20:45 - Aug 31 Great signing and an important one.... Now let's start seeing a few results. Nothing special...just a few wins. I'd like to see us start getting within touching distance of the play-offs... This is a top 6 squad with no doubt now (maybe even a top 2 squad). Anything less would be a terrible season. Like BlueinBerks says....this squad could easily survive in the Championship.

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Stato added 20:50 - Aug 31 Fantastic news. Well done everyone involved on such a highly successful transfer window
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LegendofthePhoenix added 20:54 - Aug 31
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Gr33ngr455 added 20:56 - Aug 31 Wow, if they complete this signing it would be the perfect transfer window. Definitely have the best attack in the division, just need to stop leaking goals and the wins will come. Hopefully Edmondson with start and the new keeper will be good. Two more weeks to gel until the next game should be beneficial and got fingers crossed for first win. New owns are definitely putting the money where their mouths are and fans should be happy. COYB…

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ShropshireBluenago09 added 21:05 - Aug 31 Amazing if we pull it off. What a great team behind the scenes.
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dusth added 21:09 - Aug 31 Looked at highlights. He looks very useful. Compact, strong, fairly quick. Always looking forward and like a good batsman seems to have time.
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