Middlesbrough are keen on Jese Rodriguez.
Middlesbrough are keen on signing former Real Madrid sensation Jese Rodriguez, report French newspaper Le Parisien.
Rodriguez, 23, signed for Paris Saint-Germain in the summer but has struggled to make an impact, scoring just twice.
Former Real Madrid forward Jese Rodriguez
Le Parisien report Middlesbrough have emerged as surprise contenders to sign the Spaniard, expressing interest in a loan deal.
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka knows Jese from his time at Real Madrid, where he worked as assistant manager to Jose Mourinho.
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka
Mourinho handed Rodriguez his debut, and he seemed primed to establish himself as a key player for the club before his progress was cruelly delayed by a serious knee injury.
Middlesbrough have shown they are willing to take chances on young talented players under Karanka, and Rodriguez could be the creative force they need to become more prolific in attack, having struggled to score goals regularly.
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