Middlesbrough are eyeing up a move for Dutch winger Sheraldo Becker, according to The Football Insider.
The 22-year-old is set to become a free agent from ADO Den Haag later this month and the Boro are in advance talks to persuade him to the Riverside Stadium.
Becker had an eye-catching season with the Dutch outfit, racking up a fair share of eight goals and assists in all competitions.
An academy graduate of the Eredivisie giants Ajax, Becker hardly featured for the main team over three seasons before he decided to seek an exit.
He also had his notable loan spells with the Ajax’s reserves side, Jong Ajax and PEC Zwolle.
Furthermore, the Promising Dutch youngster has represented his national side at various age levels.
How will Becker influence the Boro?
The Boros had a great chance of making it to the playoffs in the recently ended campaign but failed to make a cut in the final third of the competition.
And the Championship outfit under Tony Pulis often deployed a 3-5-1-1 formation which restricted the usage of wingers. Meanwhile, the Boro’s primary striker Britt Assombalonga failed to create a big impression as he scored only 14 goals in 42 games.
Becker would help the Boro revive themselves and contend for the promotion in the upcoming season, as SBD presently have them at 7/2 to get back to the Premier League next season. The Dutch youngster’s daunting pace, the knack of playing long balls and crosses and the familiarity with various roles up in front makes him a force to be reckoned with.
And the Boros’ managerial position is currently vacant after Pulis parted ways with the club. Liam Rosenier, Brighton’s U-23 manager, emerges as the shocking contender for the manager job.
