Middlesbrough defender Munroe prepares for Blackpool loan amid signing doubts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Middlesbrough defender Finley Munroe is set to join Blackpool on a season-long loan. Meanwhile, the club's planned signing of defender Ashley Phillips from Tottenham is currently in doubt due to unspecified issues that have stalled the deal. Middlesbrough remains hopeful that the signing can still be finalized, as both parties assess their options. Munroe is currently undergoing a medical as he prepares for the move to Blackpool.
- •Finley Munroe is undergoing a medical at Blackpool.
- •Middlesbrough has agreed a deal for Ashley Phillips pending issues.
- •The Phillips deal could be worth around £20m.
- •Middlesbrough is exploring options while the Phillips signing is delayed.
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Middlesbrough defender close to exit but signing in doubt
"Middlesbrough defender Finley Munroe is set to join Blackpool on loan, but Boro’s signing of defender Ashley Phillips is in doubt.Boro had agreed a deal to sign Phillips from Spurs for a fee which c...
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