Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb has confirmed England winger Stewart Downing can leave if the club receive an acceptable offer.

MIDDLESBROUGH chief executive Keith Lamb has dismissed claims the club could sue Manchester United if they field a weakened team at Hull on Sunday.

Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb has dismissed claims the club could sue Manchester United if they field a weakened team at Hull on Sunday.

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Middlesbrough have angrily sought to bring to an end attempts by Tottenham to prise Stewart Downing from the club.

Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb today told Tottenham to once and for all forget about signing Stewart Downing this month.

Middlesbrough today denied they had rejected a third bid from Tottenham for winger Stewart Downing.

Stewart Downing’s frustration looked set to continue last night as Middlesbrough refused to grant his wish of a move to Harry Redknapp’s Tottenham.

Middlesbrough tonight confirmed they have received and rejected a transfer request from England winger Stewart Downing.

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing was expected to hand in a written transfer request today.

Middlesbrough's resolve to hang on to midfielder Stewart Downing will be tested to the full tomorrow when he hands in a written transfer request.

Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb has hit out at Tottenham and labelled their bid for Stewart Downing “derisory”.

Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb has condemned the growing foreign investment in the Premier League and insisted the Teesside club will remain in local hands.

Middlesbrough have confirmed their offer for defender Justin Hoyte has been accepted by Arsenal.

Middlesbrough are having to remain patient in their pursuit of Frenchman Didier Digard, after hitting a major snag.

Middlesbrough are set to clinch the signing of Heerenveen striker Afonso Alves in the next 24 hours, according to chief executive Keith Lamb.

A third club is in the running to sign Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate after agreeing a fee for the England international.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate insists he is not worried about speculation over his big names because it means he has good players.

Middlesbrough have ruled out the prospect of Stewart Downing leaving the club in the January transfer window, insisting the England winger is not for sale.

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer will leave a decision on his future until the new year.

Middlesbrough will step up their efforts to sign Manchester United striker Alan Smith over the next few days.

Middlesbrough have confirmed the signing of Turkey international Tuncay Sanli on a free transfer from Fenerbahce, subject to a work permit.

Middlesbrough on Wednesday made a major transfer breakthrough by agreeing personal terms with Turkey striker Tuncay Sanli.

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson insists he could have asked little more of Gareth Southgate during his first season in management.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate will take the first step towards rebuilding his forward line by finally swooping for Jeremie Aliadiere.

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has admitted Mark Viduka’s departure for Newcastle has made him ponder his own future.

MIDDLESBROUGH goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has drawn a frosty response from the club, after he admitted he could leave if contract negotiations stall.

Middlesbrough have confirmed defender Abel Xavier will leave the club this summer after failing to agree a new contract.

Middlesbrough will sit down with striker Mark Viduka next month in a bid to agree a new deal – amid continuing speculation that his future lies away from the Riverside Stadium.

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Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is determined to repay the club’s faith in backing him while talks over his appointment continue.

Middlesbrough have just a month to win Premier League approval for their appointment of Gareth Southgate as manager.

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson has revealed that his club approached his Newcastle counterpart Freddy Shepherd to end any interest in Boro youngster Nathan Porritt.

Middlesbrough have completed the signing of Jason Euell from Charlton.

Ashley Cole’s move from Arsenal to Chelsea appeared to be edging closer to completion on transfer-deadline day when Robert Huth’s move to Middlesbrough was delayed.

TOTTENHAM’S sporting director Damien Comolli has vowed the club will continue to pursue available targets until the transfer window closes in three days’ time.

Tottenham’s sporting director Damien Comolli has vowed the club will continue to pursue available targets until the transfer window closes in three days’ time.

Middlesbrough have dismissed claims they have rejected a massive bid for leading scorer Aiyegbeni Yakubu – and warned potential suitors he is not for sale.

GARETH SOUTHGATE is Middlesbrough’s new manager — and has already been tipped to follow Steve McClaren into the England hot seat.

Middlesbrough’s decision to appoint Gareth Southgate as the club’s new manager looks set to go ahead later today without outright opposition from the League Managers’ Association.

Middlesbrough are set to spark controversy this afternoon by appointing defender Gareth Southgate as their new manager.

Middlesbrough will plunge themselves into controversy tomorrow when they unveil Gareth Southgate as their new manager.

Middlesbrough have told Tottenham not to bother making another bid to sign England midfielder Stewart Downing.

A MOVE to appoint Terry Venables as Middlesbrough’s new manager would help to fulfil chairman Steve Gibson’s dream of a production line for coaches.