Versatile Middlesbrough man Paddy McNair is wanted by both Premier League and Championship clubs as the Teessiders

look to cash in.

The Teessiders have been active in the summer window already with no fewer than six additions to their ranks – mostly

players with promise and potential as opposed to players who are expected to hit the ground running straight away – perhaps

with the exception of QPR goalkeeper Seny Dieng.

Boro sold Marcus Tavernier and Djed Spence for significant fees last summer but you get the sense that Michael Carrick will

not want to lose any of his big-name individuals, which include his talisman Chuba Akpom.

There is still strengthening that needs to take place and perhaps that could be funded by one sale though, with the future of

Paddy McNair very much up in the air.

Premier League and Championship interest emerges in Paddy McNair

Football League World exclusively reported last month that Boro were open to letting McNair depart the Riverside Stadium

this summer as he has just one year remaining on his contract, and at the time Premier League newboys Luton Town were

believed to be keen on a deal for the Northern Ireland international.

Interest has now swelled in the versatile 28-year-old though, as plenty more clubs have joined the race for his services.

The other two promoted clubs from the Championship last season – Burnley and Sheffield United, are both believed to be

keen on McNair according to a report from TEAMtalk, and they are joined as suitors by Fulham and Bournemouth too.

It has also been claimed that Championship outfits are looking at McNair too, with both Leicester City and Leeds United

said to be keeping tabs on the former Manchester United player this summer.

How did Paddy McNair perform for Middlesbrough last season?

McNair has been at Boro for five years now having joined in 2018 from Sunderland in a deal that could have reached past

the £5 million mark, and apart from his first season at the club he has been pretty much a regular in the first-team.

That was until the 2022-23 season, where after starting the campaign in the starting 11 under Chris Wilder, McNair was

dropped by new manager Carrick in October following his appointment and he had to wait until January to get a chance in

the first-team at centre-back.

McNair then remained in Carrick’s plans for the most part, partnering Darragh Lenihan at the back for Boro whilst Dael Fry

had to take a watching berth from the substitutes bench – over the course of the season the Northern Irishman played 34

times in all competitions, scoring one goal in a 3-0 win over Blackpool.

Now though, with less than 12 months to go on his contract at the club, McNair may now move on with Boro having enough

bodies right now at the back to cope with his potential departure.

And he may get one more crack to prove himself in the Premier League after appearing in the top flight 33 times earlier in

his career for both Man United and Sunderland – it just depends if any club offers the kind of fee that Boro want for his

services.

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Morgan Rogers has waxed lyrical about Jerry Yates after his move from Blackpool to Swansea City

Yates always looked like a candidate to leave Bloomfield Road this summer after the Seasiders were relegated from League

One 2023/24.

Swansea City complete Jerry Yates’ signing

The 26-year-old, who has scored 23 times in the Championship over the past two seasons, has been linked with a host of

second tier clubs this summer but the Swans have won the race for him.

Yates move to the Swansea.com Stadium, reported to be worth around £2.5 million, was confirmed yesterday with the

striker putting pen to paper on a three-year deal, which includes a 12-month club option, while centre-forward Kyle Joseph

has gone the other way.

“I am really excited to be here, I hope I can adapt very quickly because I am really looking forward to getting down to work,”

Swansea’s new number nine told the club website.

“I spoke to a lot of people before coming here, and I wanted to make sure I had the right advice.

“I spoke to someone who has close ties to the club, who played for Swansea and lived in Swansea in Ashley Williams.

“Obviously he gave me some great advice and, also, I have not enjoyed having to face Swansea over these last two seasons, so

if you can’t beat them, join them!

“I spoke to the gaffer and (sporting director) Paul Watson, and everyone at the club has been brilliant with me.

“The facilities are brilliant and I am just looking forward to getting started.”

Morgan Rogers weighs in on Jerry Yates’ exit

Yates departure has caught the attention of one of Rogers, one of his former teammates, who has taken to Twitter to have his say.

The pair played together while Boro’s summer arrival was on loan at Bloomfield Road last season and seem to have formed a strong bond.

Jerry Yates’ message to Blackpool fans

Blackpool’s confirmation of Yates’ departure included a goodbye message from the forward to fans of the North West club –

having made 139 appearances and scored 46 times since he joined from Rotherham United for a low six-figure fee in 2020.

He said: “I want to thank everyone for their support since I joined the football club.

“We made some really happy memories and you gave me the best day of my career so far. The support has been unreal from

day one, and has been the best I’ve played for.

“Blackpool will always hold a special place in my heart. Once again, thank you.”

Blackpool owner Simon Sadler also shared his thoughts on the 26-year-old’s exit.

He said: “Jerry has been a fantastic player for us since he joined us back in 2020.

“His contribution on the pitch over the past three years has been exceptional, with his hard work and entertaining style

epitomising what a Blackpool player should be.

“I’d like to personally thank Jerry for all of his efforts and wish him the very best for the future.”

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