Gossip: Boro close on Munroe and eye strikerpublished at 10:38 GMT 13 January
10:38 GMT 13 January
Middlesbrough have won the race for Aston Villa left-back Finley Munroe, 20, who has impressed on loan at League Two Swindon. (Pete O'Rourke, external)
Boro, Preston and Blackburn all sent scouts to watch 28-year-old Barnsley striker Davis Keillor-Dunn, who has 14 goals for the Tykes this season, in action against Liverpool on Monday night. (Pete O'Rourke, external)
He was recalled from his loan at Swindon on Monday ahead of his expected permanent move from Villa Park.
Munroe made 27 appearances for Swindon, scoring twice, with Ian Holloway's side second in League Two and five points behind leaders Bromley.
He joined Villa after leaving Chelsea's academy in 2021 and made two senior appearances for the club.
His debut came as a late substitute in the Europa Conference League semi-final defeat at Olympiakos, before coming on in the Premier League against Crystal Palace in May 2024.
They came after he signed a new contract while he spent last season on loan at Real Union, Villa's sister club in Spain.
Championship pair battle for Aston Villa's Munroe published at 11:01 GMT 12 January
11:01 GMT 12 January
Nick Mashiter Football reporter
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Middlesbrough and Bristol City have made offers for Aston Villa defender Finley Munroe.
The Championship pair are fighting to sign the left-back who has been on loan at Swindon this season.
The Robins' bid is around £350,000, with Boro's offer around the same and includes a sell-on clause.
A move from Villa Park could be finalised this week as Munroe was recalled by Villa on Monday.
Munroe has made 27 appearances for Swindon, scoring twice, with Ian Holloway's side second in League Two, five points behind leaders Bromley.
The 20-year-old joined Villa after leaving Chelsea's academy in 2021.
He has made two senior appearances, making his debut as a late substitute in the Europa Conference League semi-final defeat at Olympiakos, before coming on against Crystal Palace in May 2024.
They came after he signed a new contract while he spent last season on loan at Real Union, Villa's sister club in Spain.