Middlesbrough made an approach for Jack Clarke, a 25-year-old English winger, seeking to bring the former Sunderland player back to the North East. The inquiry was rejected by Ipswich Town, which is Clarke's current club and one of Boro's promotion rivals. The winger joined Ipswich in August 2024 and has a contract with the club until June 2029. In the 2025/2026 Championship season, he has scored two goals and provided one assist in eight appearances. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €15.00m.