Middlesbrough FC news and transfer rumours: Championship club pull plug on move for ex-Manchester United man plus praise for Boro defender

The previous Manchester United and West Ham man has been a free agent since leaving Dutch membership ADO Den Haag in January and made simply three appearances throughout a quick spell at Boro final yr.

In line with the Huddersfield Examiner, the Terriers have been weighing up a transfer for Morrison, 28, however have determined in opposition to pursuing it.

Boro defender Nathan Wooden has been praised by Crewe boss David Artell.

Wooden, 18, joined the Alex on mortgage till the top of the season and has already made a constructive impression after breaking into the League One facet.

“Nathan is a terrific lad and has a very shiny future within the recreation,” mentioned Artell. “He’s dedicated, athletic and has picked issues up actually shortly.”

Artell additionally picked out Wooden’s management qualities following a current win over Accrington Stanley.

“Nathan spoke to the group afterwards and he was superb,” Artell added. “He spoke very well and it was terrific for a lad of his age to try this.”

“He mentioned his bit. He spoke about the actual togetherness and spirit of the group and I’ve been saying that to all of them season.”

Lastly, Boro’s under-23 facet are making ready to face Norwich at Heritage Park on Friday (2pm kick-off).

The Teessiders have slipped to ninth in Premier League 2, Division 2, after seven video games with out a win.

Norwich are one level and a spot behind Graeme Lee’s facet in tenth.

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