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Middlesbrough must move quickly for Sheyi Ojo with Newcastle plotting move

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp with Sheyi Ojo (REUTERS)
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Newcastle United are reportedly preparing a move for Sheyi Ojo. Boro must act quickly.

Newcastle United are reportedly in talks with Liverpool to sign Sheyi Ojo, according to reports from The Chronicle.

The Sun reported on Sunday that Newcastle were planning a £10 million move for the Reds winger, who has dropped down the pecking order at the club.

Ojo has been left out of Liverpool’s pre-season trip to Asia to discuss a possible move on his future. However, the Chronicle reports that the Magpies are considering signing him on loan rather than on a permanent basis.

Liverpool's Sheyi Ojo in action with Plymouth Argyle's Ben PurringtonLiverpool’s Sheyi Ojo in action with Plymouth Argyle’s Ben Purrington

Newcastle’s move should sound as a warning bell for Middlesbrough, who are equally interested in signing Ojo.

According to Gazette Live, the Teessiders are understood to be in pole position to sign the England Under-20 international on a season-long loan.

The report says that Jurgen Klopp is ready to sanction a short term move for Ojo, and Anfield chiefs have identified Boro as an ideal club for the player’s development.

Liverpool feel that Ojo will get more playing time under Garry Monk than at St James’ Park in the coming season.

Boro should move quickly and secure the signing before Newcastle come up with a more tempting offer.

Liverpool's Sheyi Ojo (R) in action with Chelsea's Cesar AzpilicuetaLiverpool’s Sheyi Ojo (R) in action with Chelsea’s Cesar Azpilicueta