Middlesbrough forward Duncan Watmore in talks with Millwall over move

Millwall officials made a formal approach for the winger over the weekend, and are understood to have reached an agreement with the Boro hierarchy over a potential deal.

Watmore’s representatives are in discussions with Millwall chiefs, with the 28-year-old primed to travel to south London to undergo a medical.

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Provided there are no unforeseen issues, a deal should be concluded ahead of tomorrow evening’s 11pm transfer deadline.

Watmore’s current Boro contract is due to expire in the summer, and he has not been offered a new deal on Teesside.

As a result, it makes sense for Boro to allow the forward to leave now, when they can still secure a fee for his services, and Watmore will be understandably attracted by the offer of a long-term deal at the Den.

Watmore joined Boro in November 2020 after completing an unpaid trial period under former boss Neil Warnock.

His initial contract short-term deal was quickly extended after he made an instant impact in the first team, and he is set to leave Boro having made 97 senior appearances for the club, scoring 21 goals.

His most recent outing came on Saturday, when he was a second-half substitute in Boro’s 2-0 win over Watford.

Middlesbrough forward Duncan Watmore (Image: Andrew Varley)

Ideally, Michael Carrick would like to replace him tomorrow, having made the purchase of a wide attacker one of his three priorities prior to the opening of the transfer window at the start of the month.

He has managed to sign his two leading targets – Cameron Archer and Dan Barlaser – and is understood to have a couple of wide-attacking options on his radar. However, if neither of those prove to be attainable, Boro will happily end the window with no more signings.

The Teessiders are also hoping to move on Rodrigo Muniz tomorrow, and are involved in discussions with Fulham officials over the possible early curtailment of the Brazilian’s loan deal.