£900k (+ add ons) for Barlaser is an absolute give away. Middlesbro supporters calling it the steal of the century.
with 5mths until he his contract expires, anything over a £1m is a good deal. Even if he went for free in the summer, I think he wants to go back to the north-east, so would still choose Boro. What would his other options be NUFC, Sunderland, Hartlepool? Out of those only Boro is realistic option, as doubt he would play for Sunderland. Plus he would have benefit of being coached by Carrick.
Fee reported by Sky Sports (Keith Downie).
If that's all we've got for the best midfielder in the Championship,we should have kept him.