Ashley Phillips' transfer to Middlesbrough faces medical challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 7:55 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Ashley Phillips' transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Middlesbrough is at risk due to medical concerns that arose during a routine examination. Although a financial agreement worth an initial £7 million was reached, medical evaluations flagged unforeseen issues, placing the deal on hold. Middlesbrough had earmarked Phillips as a crucial signing for their defensive lineup to support an ambitious promotion push. Both clubs' medical teams are assessing the situation, and Middlesbrough may look to restructure the deal or seek other defensive targets if the transfer collapses.
- •Transfer deal initially valued at £7 million, potentially rising to £20 million.
- •Routine medical tests uncovered unexpected health issues.
- •Middlesbrough seeking a key defensive reinforcement for promotion efforts.
- •Medical staff from both clubs are reviewing the situation.
- •Middlesbrough may consider alternative targets if the transfer fails.
- 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — Ashley Phillips’ move to Middlesbrough in danger of collapsing due to medical concerns
"Roberto De Zerbi is at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Ashley Phillips’ proposed permanent transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Middlesbrough is in serious jeopardy after medical examinations flagged u...
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