Our Middlesbrough fans here in the Transfer Tavern are thirsty for Aitor Karanka to get his wallet out this January.
Boro find themselves just above the relegation zone and require a real game changer in order to secure their Premier League status for next season.
Many feel that it is not the lack of quantity within the squad but it is the lack of quality that is the Teeside club’s downfall, and our landlord agrees, stating that Middlesbrough need some real Premier League quality among their ranks.
The news of Boro being hopeful to sign Bojan for a cool £8million fee, reported by the Guardian, has been well received among to Boro faithful, in the knowledge that he could potentially light up the Riverside Stadium.
Our landlord believes Bojan is exactly the type of player that Boro need and here are THREE reasons why…
Low price tag
At £8million, Bojan would be an absolute steal for Middlesbrough as they’d gain a player with not just Premier League experience but European football experience.
He as been limited to a bit part role within Mark Hughes’ Stoke side this year ,and with Stoke’s pursuit of Saido Berahino hotting up, Bojan’s value to Stoke could decrease further.
Bojan’s versatility
Bojan’s versatility in the front three would be vital for Aitor Karanka as he differentiates between formations regularly.
Bojan can play on either flank or through the middle as a main striker and could take the pressure of Alvaro Negredo, who has carried the burden for Middlesbrough’s goalscoring this season.
Our landlord agrees that an attacking, goal scoring prospect is exactly what Boro need right now.
Boro’s Spanish contingent
With a Spanish contingent led by former Barca team mate, Victor Valdes and Boro manager, Aitor Karanka – there should be no concerns about Bojan settling in to the Stoke set up.
Alongside that, Daniel Ayala, Antonio Barragan and Alvaro Negrado are from Bojan’s home country and with all these players surrounding him.
Our landlord sees no reason to why Stoke should not go all in for Bojan as it’s a low risk move.
