“One that is worth pursuing” – Middlesbrough join QPR, Swansea and Preston in summer transfer race: 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…

Middlesbrough are among the Championship clubs keen on Tottenham striker Troy Parrott, according to Football.London.

Spurs are said to be ready to let the 20-year-old leave on loan again this summer after he impressed with MK Dons last term.

Boro, QPR, Swansea City, and Preston North End have all been linked.

So would he be a good signing for the Teessiders? And do they need him?

Our FLW writers have their say…

Declan Harte

Parrott ended the season well with MK Dons and his final tally of eight goals and seven assists highlights the promise of his potential.

The Spurs forward should only continue to keep improving and Boro would be a great opportunity for him to prove himself at a higher level.

The 20-year-old has had a good international break to end the season with and has now likely taken Aaron Connolly’s place in the Ireland setup.

That should highlight very well for Wilder’s side that Parrott is ready for the step up to the Championship.

While he should not be the club’s only attacking signing this summer, he would make for a very good addition to the squad.

Adam Jones

This may be a reasonably decent addition if they can tie Dwight Gayle down to a loan or permanent deal – because they certainly need a more experienced option to come in and complement a younger player.

Taking chances on Aaron Connolly and Folarin Balogun in January, these moves failed to pay off and you just felt they needed a more proven goalscorer in the second tier to guide them to the play-offs.

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