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Middlesbrough man urged to stay in January by ex-football chief amid ‘best option’ claim

Middlesbrough signed the striker in the summer from Tottenham Hotspur and he has since been prolific under Kim Hellberg.

By Harry Mail · The72

Published: Friday, 13 November 2026 at 10:23 AM

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Former football chief Mick Brown stated that striker Will Lankshear should remain at Middlesbrough in January.
Lankshear joined Middlesbrough from Tottenham Hotspur on a permanent deal with a contract running through June 2031.
The 21-year-old forward has scored 15 goals in 16 appearances across all competitions under manager Kim Hellberg.

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Former Manchester United official Mick Brown stated that Middlesbrough striker Will Lankshear's best option is to remain with the Championship club during the January transfer window. The 21-year-old forward has enjoyed a prolific campaign, scoring 15 goals in 16 appearances across all competitions under manager Kim Hellberg since arriving from Tottenham Hotspur.

Lankshear signed a permanent five-year contract through June 2031 during the summer transfer window, making a winter exit unlikely despite links to Premier League side Newcastle United. Middlesbrough currently sit joint-top of the Championship table on 29 points after 15 games as they push for promotion.

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