Middlesbrough are reportedly closing in on a deal for Tottenham striker Will Lankshear, with BBC News reporting the fee could climb as high as £20m — a potential club-record outlay for the Championship side.
According to the report, Boro have agreed terms with Spurs for the young forward, though the exact structure of the fee, including add-ons and how quickly it could reach that £20m ceiling, hasn't been detailed publicly.
Lankshear has been highly rated within Tottenham's ranks but has struggled for regular first-team opportunities at the Premier League club, making a move away look increasingly logical for his development. Middlesbrough, who have shown ambition in the transfer market as they push for promotion back to the top flight, appear ready to back that ambition with what would be a statement signing.
Should the transfer go through at anywhere near the reported valuation, it would represent a significant show of financial commitment from Middlesbrough as they look to bolster their attacking options for the upcoming campaign.