According to reports from the Daily Mail, Middlesbrough are preparing to sell goalkeeper Aynsley Pears this summer.

Pears made his debut for Middlesbrough in a Carabao Cup tie with Crewe Alexandra last season, and Jonathan Woodgate proceeded to stick with the young goalkeeper for the remainder of the season.

The 22-year-old made a total of 25 appearances for Boro across all competitions last term, despite competition from the likes of Dejan Stojanovic and Tomas Mejias.

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But with only a year left on his contract at the Riverside, Boro are now reportedly prepared to sell Pears this summer, rather than potentially lose him on a free transfer next summer.

Boro have been linked with a move for PSV Eindhoven goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet, too, which suggests that Neil Warnock is keen to bring in a new number one this summer.

Warnock started Stojanovic in the 4-3 win over Shrewsbury Town last week, which also suggests that Pears isn't part of the veteran manager's plans.

Here then, we take a look at Boro fans' reactions to this potential player departure...