The chances of Adam Armstrong joining Boro before the window closes currently appear to be slim. Armstrong was left out of Southampton’s squad for the 2-0 win at Stoke City after he received a knock in a training session, which led to a change in the starting lineup. Southampton boss Tonda Eckert said to wait and see, stating his belief that it is not just Armstrong and that there has been a lot of talk around a couple of players. He added that they should see what the next day would bring.

Senior Boro officials have held talks with Southampton regarding Adam Armstrong. According to reports, his current employers are asking for at least £10m, a fee the Teessiders would not consider paying.

Championship clubs are interested in signing Adam Armstrong before the transfer deadline at 7pm on Monday, February 2. Sources at Saints claim they have not yet received a solid offer for Adam Armstrong. According to recent reports, a £15 million valuation was placed on Armstrong by Saints. Unconfirmed rumours suggest second-place Boro are hesitant to pay that.

Reports that Middlesbrough have made a bid for Adam Armstrong are incorrect, and there have been no official offers for the striker. While there have been suggestions of bids for the 28-year-old ranging from £8m to £15m, Boro has not yet made an official offer to the Saints. Boro would be interested if Southampton made Armstrong available and have communicated this, but Boro would only pursue a deal if the financial terms were suitable. It is believed that Adam Armstrong would be open to leaving St Mary’s before the transfer deadline on Monday evening. A transfer to Boro would be a move closer to home for the striker, who is from Newcastle. A potential deal could be complicated because Armstrong is a key player for the Saints, serving as their captain and having scored 11 goals this season. His team is in 15th place, seven points away from the top six.