English winger Morgan Whittaker, 25, departed from Middlesbrough during the summer transfer window. His exit was described as surprising to some, particularly after a productive 2025/2026 season in which he scored 14 goals and provided 7 assists in 40 Championship appearances. Whittaker, who has been capped for England U20, was reportedly sold to the Colorado Rapids for a club-record fee of over £6 million in a deal agreed in September 2026. His current Transfermarkt market value is €18.00m. Before the move, he had been linked with several other clubs, including Wolverhampton Wanderers, Burnley, and West Ham United.