#Boro will look to put the finishing touches to the signing of Jeremy Sarmiento in the coming days. As reported earlier this week, deal agreed with #BHAFC is £3.2m. Kim Hellberg says he's anticipating a 'busy' end to window. ✍️ @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257918...

🤝 RLB insists none of his out of favour players have knocked on his door and asked to leave the club this month - but #SAFC will allow those who 'need minutes' to move on if opportunities present themselves. www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257915...

📺 Kim Hellberg had four screens on the go on Tuesday night as he watched #Boro's promotion rivals and upcoming opponents. 📈 After responding to wins from rivals, now Boro have the chance to increase the pressure on Coventry, Ipswich and Hull www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257900...

🎶🎵 When Tommy Conway & Alan Browne returned to away dressing room at FT last night, the waiting #Boro players chanted their names 🤣Hellberg is convinced Browne must have been a right-back in a past life! ⚽️And you can imagine his delight for Conway www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257874...

📈 The Championship table since Kim Hellberg's #Boro appointment

❌ Bristol City boss Gerhard Struber says he is 'not happy' after #Boro made decision to keep Delano Burgzorg 🗣️ 'We were super close but we got the stop signs from Middlesbrough. Really disappointed, especially when you invest so much time with a player' www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257863...

👀Kim Hellberg has kept close eye on Jeremy Sarmiento since first seeing winger play for #BHAFC when studying Roberto De Zerbi. 😃#Boro boss couldn't hide big smile when asked about Sarmiento & transfer situation last night. 🗣️'He's a good player...' www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257865...

🗣️Kim Hellberg described #Boro's performance in early stages at Stoke as 'terrible': 'First 20 minutes were not good enough, they were the worst' ⁉️What did he say & do to spark change? Two subs, tactical tweak & demanded 'purpose' Explanation in full 👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257865...

#Boro responded. To their rivals winning on Tuesday night and to a nightmare first half. A win that says a lot about Kim Hellberg and his players. www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257864...

Two inspired half-time changes, two quickfire goals, three massive #Boro points.

Brilliant response form Hellberg and #Boro to that first half. A team transformed since the interval. Goal and an assist for Browne. And a huge moment for Conway. The perfect thanks to the boss after yesterday's declaration of love in the press conference.

Rookie keeper Tommy Simkin has parried the only two shots he's had to save, which must surely act as some sort of second half encouragement for #Boro. The second half has to be better than first. That's the worst 45 minutes we've seen under Hellberg. Way off it all over the pitch

Sol Brynn should obviously save that but the shooting opportunity came about from #Boro cheaply conceding possession, which they've done on several occasions so far. Punished for a really sluggish and sloppy start.

🧤🤕 Stoke are without two goalkeepers & five strikers tonight. With Viktor Johansson out, they signed Southampton's Gavin Bazunu on loan. But he too is now injured after making debut at weekend. 21-year-old Tommy Simkin plays tonight. Winger Lamine Cisse starts up-front.

🚨 #Boro's move for Jeremy Sarmiento could be back on after breakthrough reached in talks with Brighton. It came after Sarmiento had made it clear move to Boro was his preference. £3.2m agreement reached but move not finalised yet. Full details 👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257863...

🗣️ Kim Hellberg talks at length about strong #Boro U21 selection at the weekend: 🏃‍♂️ Why so many senior players were involved 🔺 Micah Hamilton's situation ⚽️⚽️⚽️ Cruz Ibeh verdict after hat-trick - and the match ball he had to give back! www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257834...

Kim Hellberg ❤️ Tommy Conway ✍️ 'He's the first or second name I put on the teamsheet' ♥️ 'He's like the reason I fell in love with this sport' 🗣️ #Boro role that is 'very important to understand...' 🥹 'It makes me emotional to see that type of player' www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257826...

❌ Kim Hellberg on #Boro's Hayden Hackney and #MUFC transfer links: 'I don't think he's going anywhere. I think he wants to stay here, you can see he is very, very happy' Quotes and story in full 👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257811...

🚨 #Boro have moved on to other targets as they look to further strengthen attack after being unable to strike agreement with Brighton over Jeremy Sarmiento Boro have also made the decision to keep Delano Burgzorg amid Bristol City interest Full story👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257792...

⚽️ Kim Hellberg watched on from the stands as Cruz Ibeh hit a first half hat-trick and Fin Munroe scored twice for #Boro U21s in 6-1 win vs Ipswich. Head of recruitment Chris Jones also in attendance. Hansen, Nypan, Hamilton, McCabe and Kante all played. www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257752...

👏 Sammy Silvera thinks he can 'pat himself on the back' for his #Boro role and contribution this season 🗣️ 'I've just got my head down and worked hard' 🏟️He also told of the 'chaos' in the away dressing room after #WBA win ✍️ @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257739...

Jocelin Ta Bi will need two-three weeks to build fitness after ankle injury but problem was 'not serious', says RLB, amid claims in Scotland Celtic move had broken down because he potentially needed surgery. What to expect from new #SAFC winger 👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257746...

Oliver Glasner revealed yesterday he'll be leaving Crystal Palace at end of season. It'll be a surprise if he lasts that long after 10-minute blast in post-match press conference at #SAFC. Said he feels 'abandoned'. Last win was against Shelbourne. 11 points above relegation zone

Arsenal equaliser, Bournemouth winner, Tottenham leveller and now this - Brian Brobbey knows to pick his moments for #SAFC. Feels like a massive result after just one win in eight PL games. Now just three points behind fourth with West Ham & Burnley next. www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257741...

🤝 Lukas Engel says he feels like he's taken 'correct next step' in his career after leaving #Boro for Real Salt Lake. 💰 Boro will pocket around £750,000. ✍️ Charlie Lennon has also completed permanent move to Barnsley. Darlington loan cut short. www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257736...

#Boro still yet to drop a point from a winning position this season...!(they dropped 25 last season). Every promotion has and needs moments like that

Forshaw, Rhodes, Burgzorg

#CPFC rocked by two huge blows ahead of tomorrow's game against #SAFC. Oliver Glasner confirms he will leave at the end of the season - and Marc Guehi is in the 'final stages' of completing #MCFC move. www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257721...

✍️ #SAFC complete signing of Jocelin Ta Bi. 🗣️ Kristjaan Speakman: 'A dynamic & explosive wide player who enjoys attacking duels, he is a player with high potential and we will integrate him patiently' ❌ Unavailable for tomorrow's game vs #CPFC www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257720...

👏 'There is no doubt in my mind that he's been the best player at the level this season' ⚽️ The three different positions he's played ❤️ 'What #Boro fans will end up loving most...' ✍️ Swindon insight on Fin Munroe: www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257714...

✍️ #SAFC set to confirm the signing of Jocelin Ta Bi. Initial fee around £3m. Ta Bi had his medical on Wearside at the start of this week. 🤝 Sunderland beat Celtic and a number of Ligue 1 clubs to the signing of the Ivorian winger. Full details 👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257717...

RLB pretty non-committal y'day when pressed on Dan Neil #SAFC situation, but did say: 'I really appreciate the way we work together. We'll see now if he will leave or if he will stay for next five months' Also asked about Dennis Cirkin. Quotes in full 👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257699...

🔴 Kim Hellberg plays down importance of Sontje Hansen’s cryptic social media comments - and outlines his stance on players leaving #Boro this month… Read here…⬇️

Darlington are set to suffer a major blow, with star loanee Charlie Lennon poised to complete a permanent move from #Boro to Barnsley www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257698...

#SAFC transfers: ⌛️Nothing imminent in terms of incomings: 'We're working hard. The market is tough & unpredictable' 🗣️'We're targeting really specific positions. If we can strengthen with one, two, three profiles, we'll try' ✍️Joe Anderson exit confirmed www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257694...

Bertrand Traore's injury won't force #SAFC into transfer action this month, says RLB. And Sunderland's head coach says Arthur Masuaku could still leave this month despite also picking up an injury at AFCON. Full story & quotes 👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257688...

🚨 #Boro defender Lukas Engel is joining MLS side Real Salt Lake in a permanent move. $1m deal agreed. www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257670...

#SAFC want to keep Romaine Mundle this month & still consider winger key part of their future plans. Rangers one of several clubs to be linked but Sunderland haven't received any official approach or bids. Full story 👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257657...

🤝Best of luck to Joe Lillie after Teessider was appointed permanent @borowomen.bsky.social head coach. 🗣️'To be part of the club is immense. You dream of it as a child. To be part of the club that I've grown up watching & supporting, I'm lost for words' www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257650...

🏟️ #SAFC fans, we're giving away two pairs of tickets for Saturday's game against #CPFC. 🗞️ All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is subscribe to the Northern Echo - just £3 for three months or you can get 50% off annual price. Full info👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257641...

Kim Hellberg talks at length about #Boro approach to this month's transfer window: ✍️ Crucial balance recruitment team looking to strike 🧩 'It's like a whole puzzle. You have to have two thoughts in your head at same time' 🗣️ '...we are looking at that' www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257627...

🚨 #Boro remain in talks with Brighton as they look to further strengthen attack with permanent signing of Jeremy Sarmiento. Boro hopeful of reaching agreement but deal not currently as close as reports in Italy have suggested. Sarmiento wants the move. www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257634...

🚨 Deadline for #NUFC to recall Matt Targett from #Boro has been extended. ⌛️Initial deadline was y'day but was extended as Newcastle weigh up options after major Tino Livramento blow. 🔴Targett keen to see out season at Boro Full story & details👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257631...

🚨 #Boro are closing in on signing of Finley Munroe having agreed a deal with #AVFC. £300k with sell-on. 🗣️ Swindon boss Ian Holloway: 'I don't think I've had as good a full-back in my lifetime. Maybe Seamus Coleman. I think Finn's in the same bracket' www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257607...

It was only last Tuesday that DR Congo were knocked out of AFCON. But Noah Sadiki made it instantly clear he wanted to return to #SAFC immediately & play at Everton. 🗣️ RLB: 'Maybe one day it will happen that he gets some fatigue, but I don't know when' www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257590...

👏 Kim Hellberg believes Cruz Ibeh has a 'good possibility to be a good player for #Boro'. 🗣️ Hellberg explains why he chose to hand the 17-year-old his first team debut at Fulham - and tells the striker what needs to happen next www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257599...

#Boro have made a move to sign #AVFC youngster Finley Munroe but face competition from Championship rivals. The move for the 20-year-old left-back is unrelated to Matt Targett's situation. Full story 👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257582...

🚨 Eddie Howe has confirmed there is a cut-off for #NUFC to be able to recall Matt Targett from his #Boro loan this month - and has promised a decision will be made 'very soon'. Full story 👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257572...

🔎 How & when Leo Castledine first emerged on #Boro radar 🏡 Garden football with his dad 👊 Goals, assists and...'I'm not afraid to smash someone' 🗣️ Inside Boro transfer talks ♥️ Chelsea legend who 'loves' him ✍️ Story of Boro's first January signing: www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257556...

🎯 Finally, some penalty joy for Regis Le Bris and #SAFC! You'll struggle to find three better spot-kicks than those taken by Le Fee, Xhaka & O'Nien. ✍️ @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social with the story of Sunderland's FA Cup success after a remarkable shoot-out 👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/257555...