This article is part of Football League World's 'The Verdict' series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more...
Middlesbrough have emerged as a contender to sign Liam Delap, according to reports from Teamtalk.
The Manchester City youngster is tipped for an incredibly bright future in the game after breaking into Pep Guardiola's first team set-up earlier this season.
It's thought that a loan move to the Championship could be the next step in his development with the 18-year-old attracting the interest of Derby County, Stoke City, Cardiff City, West Brom and the Teessiders.
But would a move to Middlesbrough be appealing?
The team at FLW have their say...
Ned Holmes
This would be a fantastic move.
With Assombalonga and Fletcher leaving, Boro's forward line desperately needs improving in the summer and signing Delap would help them do just that.
There's no denying his talent and his goal record in Premier League 2 this season highlights that he's ready to cut his teeth in senior football.
Boro should work hard to ensure they're the ones that capitalise because he's likely to be hungry to prove to Pep and co that he's good enough to cut it at Man City.
Premier League loanees have the potential to help sides compete near the top of the Championship and that's what the Teessiders want to do.
George Harbey