“One of their most exciting and creative players” – Should Middlesbrough cash in as Crystal Palace circle? The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict’ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Crystal Palace have been watching Middlesbrough wing-back Isaiah Jones closely, according to 90min. 

The 22-year-old has been phenomenal for Boro this season and it seems his exploits have not gone unnoticed in the top flight.

Palace are among the clubs eyeing him but would he be a good signing for them? And should Boro cash in?

Our FLW writers issue their verdicts…

Marcus Ally

Crystal Palace’s recruitment of the EFL’s best young talent has been very smart in recent years and Jones would certainly fit in line with that.

If Boro win promotion this season then they should be able to keep hold of him, although it will be tough if they do not.

Boro are in a strong place financially compared to the majority of Championship clubs, however they would not be able to resist the type of fees that Palace would be able to offer them.

The club are probably resigned to losing Jones if they cannot offer him Premier League football next season.

It would be another cracking signing for the Eagles.

Josh Cole

Having looked to the Championship for inspiration when it comes to transfers in recent years, it is hardly a surprise that Palace have been linked with a move for Isaiah Jones.

A stand-out performer for Middlesbrough in the Championship this season, Jones has produced a host of impressive performances at this level.

As well as providing nine direct goal contributions in the second-tier, Jones has demonstrated his defensive capabilities by making 1.9 tackles per game.

For Boro’s sake, they ought to resist the temptation to