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Middlesbrough transfer news: Boro locked in talks to sign Fulham’s Tom Cairney for £7m after missing out on Robert Snodgrass

MIDDLESBROUGH were last night in discussions over a deal for Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney.

Boro boss Aitor Karanka switched his attention to the ex-Scotland Under-21 star after missing out on Robert Snodgrass.

Middesbrough locked in discussions to sign midfielder Tom Cairney
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He is attempting to seal a £7million deal for the former Blackburn player, 26, before the transfer deadline on Tuesday.

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Cairney is keen to prove himself at Premier League level after making his appearing in the top flight with Hull six years ago.

Boro face a battle to persuade Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic to part with one of his key players but there is hope at the Riverside that a deal can be struck in the next 48 hours.

Cairney played the full 90 minutes in Fulham’s FA Cup fourth round victory over Hull and grabbed an assist for Stefan Johansen’s goal.

And Karanka would not want to face further disappointment in the transfer window after missing out on Stoke playmaker Bojan.

Aitor Karanka is willing to allow the star to leave... For the right price
Aitor Karanka has confirmed that the club are chasing Jese Rodriguez
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The Spaniard, who was heavily linked with a £8million switch to Riverside, has joined Bundesliga side Mainz on a season-long loan.

But they will be hoping they can get a deal for Paris Saint-Germain outcast Jese over the line.

The former Real Madrid man could sign for the Premier League side on a season-long loan but face serious competition from Las Palmas.

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