Middlesbrough boss Wilder explains why Tottenham took so long to seal a deal for Spence
Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder is glad the Championship club have finally agreed a deal to sell Djed Spence to Tottenham.
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Middlesbrough tour diary day six: A disappointing end to an otherwise productive trip
It didn't have the best of endings in Lagos on Friday evening, but make no mistake this week in Portugal has proven very beneficial for Middlesbrough. It's so important not to judge too much based on that defeat to Braga.
Familiar problems prove an issue for Middlesbrough against Braga as transfer needs are clear
Middlesbrough's tour of Portugal game to a disappointing end in Lagos on Friday evening when they were beaten 3-0 by Braga. A top side who finished fourth in the league last term and reached the quarter final of the Europa League, it was always going to be a tough test for Chris Wilder's men.
Why Djed Spence Tottenham transfer took so long as Chris Wilder makes Nottingham Forest claim
Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder has claimed that Djed Spence's transfer to Tottenham dragged on as they were the only side in for his services. Outstanding last season as he helped Nottingham Forest win promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs, the right wing-back will soon become a Spurs player after the clubs finally agreed on a deal for the 21-year-old.
Zack Steffen praised by Middlesbrough manager Chris Wilder ahead of loan move
Middlesbrough manager Chris Wilder has confirmed that the Championship club are closing in on the signing of Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen, insisting it is a "big coup" for the Riverside outfit.
Middlesbrough recruitment drive is 'full steam ahead' as Wilder names positions he wants to fill
With things finally getting moving again on the transfer front at Middlesbrough, Chris Wilder says it's 'full steam ahead' as he looks to strengthen his squad before the start of the new season. Boro kick-off their Championship campaign in two weeks time against West Brom and the boss is hopeful they can have a few deals boxed off by then.
Middlesbrough looking sharp in Portugal as Neil Bausor watches on - tour diary day five
There was an executive face at Middlesbrough training on Thursday. Watching on from a distance was Boro chief executive Neil Bausor, who made the trip out to Portugal midway through the week to have closer ties with manager Chris Wilder as transfer movement finally gets going again.
Journalist makes claim on Tottenham Hotspur’s transfer agreement with Middlesbrough for 21-year-old
TalkSPORT journalist Alex Crook believes Tottenham Hotspur held their nerve and waited for Middlesbrough to accept a lower offer than the latter wanted for wing-back Djed Spence, speaking to Give Me Sport.