Matt Crooks: Middlesbrough forward set for talks with club in USA

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Image caption, Matt Crooks' most recent appearance for Middlesbrough came in the 6-1 defeat by Chelsea in the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-final last month

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick has said forward Matt Crooks is going to have talks with a club in the United States.

The 30-year-old has scored 20 goals in 102 league games for Boro since joining from Rotherham in July 2021.

"Every situation is different, and for this one it's an opportunity for him and his family, one he wanted to explore,"

"We respected that, and, while it's not done, we'll see how it develops."

The US club in question has not been disclosed.

Crooks has made 31 appearances for Boro this season, managing five goals, but has only scored twice since the start of October.