Middlesbrough were linked with a move for Malmo midfielder Otto Rosengren over the summer but a transfer did not materialize and he stayed in Scandinavia. Middlesbrough will have the opportunity to renew their interest in him this winter ahead of the second-half of the campaign. Rosengren is a key player for Malmo and they will face a challenge to retain him. His contract with the Allsvenskan club expires at the end of next year, and they therefore risk losing him for free in late 2027 if they do not sell him in the meantime, assuming he does not sign a contract extension.

A statement from the Malmö FF player Otto Rosengren that he is open to a transfer has provided encouragement for Middlesbrough to sign him. Rosengren has confirmed interest from elsewhere, without revealing whether it is from the Championship side or other clubs. He says he will consider a move if there is something concrete. Rosengren believes having a Swedish set-up at Middlesbrough would assist him in settling quickly if he were to join them.

Middlesbrough wants to sign Malmö FF’s Otto Rosengren this summer and has registered their interest with his representatives. The English club contacted the player's agent to inform them that the Swede is highly rated. It is not clear whether Middlesbrough will convert their interest into a formal bid, according to Expressen. Rosengren has a contract until December 2027, and Middlesbrough’s interest allows Malmö FF to secure a large transfer price.

Middlesbrough FC is reportedly very interested in signing Swedish central midfielder Otto Rosengren from Malmö FF, who are said to be looking to sell him this summer as he has only one and a half years remaining on his contract. 1. FC Köln is also interested in the 23-year-old and has already contacted the player's side. Other clubs such as RB Leipzig, FC Schalke, and TSG Hoffenheim are also involved with Rosengren. The Swedish international, who has one cap for his country, has a current market value of €3.00m according to Transfermarkt. In the 2025/2026 Allsvenskan season, he has made 11 appearances, scoring one goal and providing three assists.