Middlesbrough have reportedly made a move for Bristol City’s Tommy Conway, and FLW’s Boro fan commentator reckons the £5 million offer is reasonable.
The 21-year-old has been with the Robins since he was a child and has risen to prominence at Ashton Gate in the last two seasons, becoming an important part of the Championship side’s assault.
He approaches the final year of his contract this season and has already turned down an extension offer, seeing his future elsewhere, which has encouraged Middlesbrough to step in, submitting a proposal worth up to £5 million, according to Bristol Live.
Tommy Conway could be a positive signing for Middlesbrough
Bringing in some extra firepower might be an important part in Boro’s success this season, and FLW’s Boro Fan Pundit, Phil Spencer, believes that if the amount mentioned for the transfer is right, it could be a wise investment.
Phil told Football League World: “Tommy Conway could be an absolutely brilliant signing for Middlesbrough if they pull it off this summer.”
“Middlesbrough have already been fairly active in the transfer market, but I believe the one major position that fans are still hoping for, for Michael Carrick to improve, is in attack.
“Emmanuel Latte Lath will be the go-to man this season. We’ve got Josh Coburn who can do a job, but it’s unclear how
good, and how prolific he can be at the championship level.”So what Middlesbrough is truly seeking for is a striker who can go in and has a proven track record at this level.
“Conway has just that. He’s a wonderful match for Middlesbrough. He’s someone who can step in and provide support and competition for Emmanuel Latte Lath.
“He’s 21 years old, which fits well with Middlesbrough’s recruitment strategy of signing players who will grow and develop, eventually increasing in value and hopefully growing with the club as they aim to reach the Premier League.
“He’s also a player with experience in the Championship, having scored 12 goals in each of the last two seasons across all competitions. So there’s a strong pedigree there, and he’s certainly someone who, with the proper team, has the potential to be quite productive at this level.
“Obviously, Bristol City have struggled in the second division in recent seasons, so if he joins a Middlesbrough squad that hopes to challenge for promotion, he may be a valuable asset.
“It’s also worth noting that Conway is in the final year of his contract. According to sources, he wants to move on. He does not see.
his future at Bristol City, and I believe there is a real potential for Middlesbrough to close the transaction.” With Conway’s contract situation appearing to benefit Boro, Phil says the sum the club is reportedly considering is about right.
“I think with Bristol City’s situation, with Conway in the last 12 months of his contract, quite clearly not wanting to sign a new contract as well, it feels like their hands might be a little bit tied in terms of commanding a top-level fee for the player,” says Phil.
“That means Middlesbrough could get a bargain. So you’d imagine something like that.
A fee of around £4-5 million may be required to sign someone like him. “As previously said, strikers are among the most valuable assets in the game. He does have a track record in the Championship, and his value will only increase if he continues to progress.
“So £4-5 million in today’s market isn’t a bad deal. He would be someone who could come in and hit the ground running, and Middlesbrough would benefit greatly if they could beat Celtic to his signature.
Middlesbrough will do well to land add-ons based transfer for Tommy Conway
Carrick’s team has landed approximately where Phil expected them to in terms of an offer, although indications indicate that they have been astute in their negotiations.
With a year left on his contract and the public understanding that he has no intention of agreeing to new terms and then being exiled from the first squad, Boro know they must sell or risk losing him for free in 12 months.
According to Bristol Live, Middlesbrough’s £5 million proposal is significantly incentivised, with the baseline sum accounting for a lesser portion of the whole figure; the upper end will likely only be met if the transition goes smoothly.
This will greatly risk-proof Boro’s deal, as they will pay a
cut-price If Conway is unsuccessful, he won’t be too concerned if he completes all of the sentences to achieve the top-line amount.
As Phil points out, Boro appear to be doing well on the pitch, and they appear to be doing the same off it.
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