No Sale

BORO boss Gareth Southgate has issued a frank and clear 'No Sale' warning to potential poachers ahead of the summer transfer window.


The early speculation is regarding fan favourite Tuncay Sanli, as several media reports have indicated interest from his homeland, Turkey.

Reports claim that both Tuncay's former club Fenerbahce and Turkish giants Galatasary are interested in bringing the player back home for around £5 million, after his free transfer to BORO just last year.

Tuncay initially brought a wealth of expectation when he moved from Fenerbahce last summer and glimpses of his talent started to spread across the internet during BORO's pre-season tour of Austria.

However Tuncay did struggle to adapt to the pace and strength of the premier league and found himself in a more supporting forward role.

But, despite scoring just 6 goals in a season where that is enough to earn him the title of joint top scorer, Tuncay has established himself as a firm fans' favourite with his consistent battling and determined performances.

Southgate, though, has warned interested clubs that he has no intention of letting one of his biggest stars leave after just one season,

“He’s a good player and he’ll always be linked with moves and I’m sure lots of the Turkish clubs would want to take him but I’m very happy with what he's done, I enjoy working with him and I don’t expect that to be an issue.”

“He’s enjoying life here, as well, he's a very happy lad who enjoys his work and I think he’s been an asset for us this season and one we would certainly not want to lose."

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