Middlesbrough: June 2008 - news archive

Didier Digard has blamed Paris Saint Germain's unrealistic instant cash demands for the delay in his £4million switch to Middlesbrough.

Cardiff new boy Ross McCormack claims to have turned down a move to Middlesbrough and Wigan in order to sign for the Bluebirds.

Gareth Southgate is reportedly interested in taking Sparta Rotterdam winger Marvin Emnes to the Riverside this summer.

David Wheater has compared Afonso Alves to Ruud van Nistelrooy and feels he will help push Middlesbrough into the top-ten next season.

Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb is confident the club will keep Stewart Downing despite growing interest from Liverpool.

Middlesbrough are ready to end their three-season exile from European football in this coming season, according to Keith Lamb.

Chief executive Keith Lamb is hoping that Middlesbrough will have three new faces on board when pre-season training starts on July 7.

Middlesbrough are reported to have made a £3.5m bid for Reading's James Harper as the battle hots up for the midfielder's services.

Middlesbrough target Didier Digard has dismissed reports suggesting Paris St Germain are keen to keep hold of him.

Middlesbrough have dismissed reports suggesting they are lining up a £7million swoop for Everton striker Andy Johnson.

Skipper Emanuel Pogatetz is determined to help lead Middlesbrough into the top half of the Premier League in the new season.

Fulham have returned fire after Gareth Southgate moved for Jimmy Bullard by inquiring about Middlesbrough full-back Luke Young.

Reports in France say Middlesbrough will complete the signing of 21-year-old French midfielder Didier Digard early this week.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is in a race with Alan Curbishley at West Ham for Everton striker Andy Johnson

Middlesbrough's bid to sign Didier Digard could be boosted by reports that Paris Saint Germain want Chelsea veteran Claude Makelele.

George Boateng's admission he may be set to leave Middlesbrough this summer has reportedly got Sunderland preparing a £2million swoop.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate is convinced David Wheater's wait for international recognition will come soon.

Bristol City manager Gary Johnson has warned Middlesbrough that midfielder Marvin Elliott is not for sale.

Striker Mido says he has shed his excess weight and promised Middlesbrough fans he will prove his worth to them next season.

Emanuel Pogatetz says being made Middlesbrough captain 'is a great achievement' and he called on the fans to back the club next season.

Gareth Southgate has told George Boateng he cannot guarantee him a regular berth in the Boro midfield next season.

Reports in France claim Middlesbrough have concluded a deal to sign Paris St Germain midfielder Didier Digard.

Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell claims his club have not received a £2million bid from Middlesbrough for Stephen Quinn.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has admitted the pressure was so bad in his first season he almost quit.

Middlesbrough skipper Emanuel Pogatetz is confident his Austrian side can beat Germany tonight and make the Euro quarter-finals.

Middlesbrough's Gareth Southgate will give keepers Brad Jones and Ross Turnbull the chance to be number one at the club next season.

Gareth Southgate has moved to assure Middlesbrough fans that star winger Stewart Downing will not be sold this summer.

Middlesbrough and Hull have both shown an interest in Icelandic teen Aron Einar Gunnarsson but it is Coventry City who lead the way.

Gareth Southgate is confident Gary O'Neil is committed to the Boro cause and insists the player has not asked to leave.

Gareth Southgate has appealed to his squad to prove their worth to Middlesbrough and stake a claim for a regular first-team place.

Gareth Southgate has held talks with French star Didier Digard and hopes are high that he will be the first signing of the summer.

Gareth Southgate is hoping Emanuel Pogatetz can inspire Austria to a victory against Poland tonight.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has been handed a boost with the news that Nathan Porritt has finally signed his new contract.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has confirmed he is interested in signing £6m-rated Didier Digard from Paris Saint Germain.

Middlesbrough look set to face competition from German side Hamburg's former Tottenham boss Martin Jol for midfielder Michael Bradley.

England coach Fabio Capello has singled out Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing for special praise in a BBC interview at Euro 2008.

Middlesbrough are reportedly closing in on the signing of French midfielder Didier Digard and Heerenveen's USA star Michael Bradley.

Tuncay Sanli and Emanuel Pogatetz endured a disappointing start to Euro 2008 following defeats for Turkey and Austria respectively.

Gareth Southgate has confirmed that injury-hit defender Robert Huth will be fit for the start of Middlesbrough's Premier League season.

Defender Emanuel Pogatetz is hoping Austria can mirror Middlesbrough's ability to surprise teams in the Euro 2008 finals.

Gareth Southgate will turn his attentions to Newcastle winger James Milner if he misses out on West Brom's Zoltan Gera.

Boro look like missing out on target Zoltan Gera who has been tipped to snub a new deal at West Brom in order to sign for Fulham.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is set to make Portsmouth midfielder Sean Davis his top transfer target of the summer.

Middlesbrough are said to be leading the race to sign Wolves' highly rated young winger Michael Kightly although they face a battle.

Middlesbrough are one of a number of clubs said to be keeping a close eye on the progress of Austrian striker Roland Linz.

Bolton are continuing to talk to goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen but Middlesbrough are ready to offer him a deal should he move on.

Gareth Southgate has predicted a bright future for Andrew Taylor despite leaving him out of the last two games of the season.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is set to rekindle his interest in West Brom wideman Zoltan Gera who he could land for free.

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing is hoping he has done enough in England's win over Trinidad and Tobago to keep his place.

Boro boss Gareth Southgate is being linked with a move for Reading centre-half Ibrahima Sonko who looks to be on his way.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has confirmed he has received no interest in winger Adam Johnson from QPR or Glasgow Rangers.