Luke Ayling, a Middlesbrough loanee, is drawing a lot of attention this summer before leaving Leeds United
While on loan at Middlesbrough, Luke Ayling is making an impression.
Luke Ayling is on loan from Middlesbrough and has been playing well since going to the Riverside in January. Birmingham City is the most recent team to be linked to an interest in the player.
Ayling, who joined Boro during the winter transfer window after a disappointing first half of the season at Leeds United, when he started only one game after September, has looked impressive in his eighteen outings for the team thus far.
It’s already known that he will leave Leeds this summer because he is no longer under contract at Elland Road, but it’s unclear where he will end up. The 32-year-old right-back’s performance on and off the field since joining Boro has been lauded by Michael Carrick, and they will probably be vying for his signature.
But, prior to the summer, there is growing interest in the veteran; Sheffield United, who are supported by parachute payments, was earlier said to be interested, and Birmingham has since been suggested as well. After what he’s shown at Boro thus far, it’s very probable that he will attract more suitors.
Birmingham will fight to stay in the Championship, and the relegation fight will go down to the very last day. Despite starting the game one point from safety and with a favorable goal differential, the Blues are in the bottom three. They do, however, host Norwich City, who still need to secure a spot in the playoffs.
Birmingham won’t be able to sign Ayling if they don’t make it out of the basement. But if they do make it up, rumors have it that they want to acquire Ayling. Their new American owners will also support them in making significant summer roster additions.
Though remaining on Teesside would spare him from having to move his family, Ayling has obviously loved his six months at the Riverside and has gained Carrick’s trust. Before deciding, he will probably consider all of the offers that are available this summer and keep his options open.
Although a specific comeback date has not yet been set, Tommy will be available to Boro.
