Middlesbrough FC announces fifth summer signing Morgan Rodgers
Middlesbrough FC have made their fifth summer signing by welcoming Manchester City youngster Morgan Rodgers.
The 20-year-old attacking player has signed four-year contract with the club.
He joins Tom Glover, Sam Silvera, Alex Gilbert and Rav Van Den Berg as newcomers to the club.
Rogers signed for Manchester City on 1 August 2019, after playing against them for West Bromwich Albion in the FA Youth Cup semi-final.
Morgan has represented England’s youth sides up to Under-20 level, and has gained senior experience in loan spells with Lincoln City, Bournemouth and Blackpool.
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The Reds, who had also expressed interest in Bradford City keeper Harry Lewis, quickly turned their attentions to ex-Northampton Town custodian Roberts after being informed he was made available for loan by the Teessiders.
The Oakwell club were in the market for a new first-choice goalkeeping option following the departure of Brad Collins to Championship club Coventry City and Roberts fits the bill.
Roberts made just five appearances for Boro last term following his arrival last summer.
Roberts said: “It’s amazing for me.
“I’m looking forward to the season starting, meeting the boys and getting to know all the coaching staff.
Reds CEO Khaled El-Ahmad added: “We are happy to be able to bring Liam to Barnsley until the end of the season.
“He is a player who has experience of playing and excelling in the EFL and will bolster the depth of our goalkeeping department.
Boro have already brought in two keepers so far in the close season with ex-QPR star Seny Dieng and Aussie keeper Tom Glover arriving at the club – with another set to follow in a back-up option in Jamie Jones – prompting the decision to allow Roberts to leave in pursuit of regular first-team football.
Roberts is Barnsley’s third summer recruit following the additions of defender Kacper Lopata and fellow keeper Ben Killip, who arrived from Woking and Hartlepool United respectively.
FC Halifax Town defender Jesse Debrah and former Solihull Moors forward Andy Dallas could be the next to follow.
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