Middlesbrough closing in on signings of Phillips and Vitek
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:20 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Middlesbrough is reportedly nearing agreements to sign defender Ashley Phillips from Tottenham and goalkeeper Radek Vitek from Manchester United. The team has settled on a fee of around £14 million for Vitek, who spent last season on loan at Bristol City. These potential moves are part of a busy summer for Boro, which includes a recent signing of striker Will Lankshear from Spurs. Alongside these acquisitions, there are expected departures, with Delano Burgzorg linked to Preston North End and Kaly Sene slated for a transfer to Young Boys in Switzerland.
- •Middlesbrough in talks to sign Ashley Phillips and Radek Vitek.
- •Vitek's transfer fee is around £14 million.
- •Lankshear was recently signed for potentially £20 million.
- •Burgzorg could move to Preston North End.
- •Sene likely to join Swiss side Young Boys.
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Middlesbrough close in on double deal and departures
"Middlesbrough are understood to be close to signing defender Ashley Phillips and goalkeeper Radek Vitek.Boro are in talks over signing Spurs defender Phillips and are believed to be close to agreeing ...
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