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Middlesbrough must rekindle interest in 23-year-old if midfielder leaves in January: Opinion

Middlesbrough were credited with an interest in the Sweden international over the summer but nothing materialised in the end.

By Harry Mail · The72

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 6:05 AM

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Harry Mail argues Middlesbrough should target Malmo midfielder Otto Rosengren if Connor Barron cuts his loan short.
Connor Barron faces an uncertain future at Middlesbrough after not featuring since his deadline day loan from Rangers.
Middlesbrough were previously credited with interest in the 23-year-old Sweden international during the summer transfer window.

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Harry Mail argues that Middlesbrough should rekindle their summer interest in Malmo midfielder Otto Rosengren if loanee Connor Barron returns early to Rangers. Middlesbrough, managed by Kim Hellberg, previously targeted the 23-year-old Sweden international, but a move failed to materialize before the summer transfer deadline.

Mail suggests Rosengren would provide essential midfield depth alongside Aidan Morris, Sebastian Berhalter, and Riley McGree. With Rosengren's Malmo contract expiring in late 2027, the author believes the January transfer window presents an ideal opportunity for Middlesbrough to swoop for the creator.

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Middlesbrough must rekindle interest in 23-year-old if midfielder leaves in January: Opinion

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