“They should go and sign” – Club urged to sign Middlesbrough player, ‘unexpected’ transfer recommendation

Middlesbrough‘s David Strelec has featured regularly for the Championship side since joining them last September.

The Slovakia international arrived at the Riverside Stadium from Slovan Bratislava for around £6.5m [€7.53m] plus bonuses.

Prior to his move to Middlesbrough, Sport Witness had relayed news of Celtic wanting to secure the striker’s services.

He started to showcase his goal scoring abilities regularly in the last two months, scoring four goals. His overall tally for Middlesbrough is now at seven goals and an assist from 31 matches.

His Championship stats are as follows:

• Appearances: 31
• Starts: 21
• Total minutes played: 1,774
• Minutes per game: 57
• Goals: 7
• Assists: 1
• Expected Goals: 8.36
• Expected Assists: 1.77
• Big chances created: 4
• Big chances missed: 9

Middlesbrough player backed for transfer

Former Slovakia international Ľubomír Moravčík had spells at Saint-Étienne, Celtic and a few other clubs during his playing career.

He spent six years at the French club between 1990 and 1996, playing over 200 matches.

Peuple-Vert, a website dedicating their coverage to the Ligue 2 side, have been speaking to 60-year-old.

When asked which Slovakian player he would recommend for Saint-Étienne, Moravčík makes an ‘unexpected transfer recommendation’ of Middlesbrough’s David Strelec.

The former midfielder urges Saint-Étienne to sign the 25-year-old and explains why they should take it into consideration.

“He might be a good signing for Saint-Étienne for the first division next season. He’s a centre-forward, left-footed, quick, and very comfortable in front of goal,” he said.

“I think he’s at Middlesbrough, who are currently fighting for promotion. If they don’t get promoted and Saint-Étienne wants to, he’s a player they should go and sign.”

Both Kim Hellberg’s side and the French club are in contention to secure a promotion to the top flight.

Middlesbrough are fourth in the table, a point behind third placed Millwall and two behind second placed Ipswich Town. Saint-Étienne are third in the Ligue 2, trailing second placed Le Mans by a point.

Whether Saint-Étienne will consider Moravčík’s recommendation isn’t clear yet.

Contract, value and agent info

Transfermarkt values David Strelec, who has a contract until 2030, at €7.5m. The highest value was €8m, just months before his move to Middlesbrough.

Slovakian agency Atlas Sports, owned by Oliver Skutil, are representing the Boro player.