According to journalist Anthony Joseph, Leon King will be departing Rangers after his contract expires next month. It is believed that Rangers did not offer the defender a new contract, which creates the possibility of a move to the Championship. Rangers will be owed a nominal fee despite his free agency because King is under the age of 24, and the figure is likely to be a reasonably low one. Middlesbrough are among a number of clubs who have been linked with signing him. The 22-year-old reportedly has interest from Hearts, while Watford are among the sides interested in him following confirmation of his exit. West Brom and Portsmouth have also been mentioned as potential destinations.

Interest in Leon King has been credited to Middlesbrough. King will be available on a free transfer. It is unlikely that Millwall, Middlesbrough, and West Brom view the 22-year-old as a starting option for next season.

A report from TEAMtalk states that Middlesbrough, Burnley, West Bromwich Albion, and Portsmouth have made checks on Leon King ahead of the transfer window, alongside Wolves and Coventry. It has been claimed that King will be allowed to depart Rangers at the end of the season. The defender is under contract in Glasgow until the end of next season. It has also been claimed that his temporary employers, Ayr United, have offered a permanent contract to the 22-year-old.

Middlesbrough are closely monitoring Scotland youth international Leon King, who is expected to depart from Rangers this summer as a move to an English club appears increasingly probable. Alongside Middlesbrough, West Brom and Portsmouth are also keeping track of the defender. Relegated Premier League clubs Wolves and Burnley have conducted extensive checks on King, and Coventry City are also a contender. A significant factor for interested parties is the potential for a low-cost deal, as a cross-border transfer would only command minimum compensation.