Middlesbrough confirm stance on selling Will Lancaster

Middlesbrough are refusing to part with striker Will Lancaster during the winter transfer window, despite interest from several Premier League clubs, led by Arsenal, according to TEAMtalk.

The 20-year-old player has shone since his move from Tottenham Hotspur in a deal that could reach £20 million, having scored 15 goals in 16 matches to top the scoring chart in the EFL League One.

Tottenham, Manchester United, Brighton, Everton, Newcastle, Sunderland, and Leeds United are monitoring developments, alongside Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund. However, there have been no contacts with Middlesbrough or the player regarding a potential transfer.

Middlesbrough are keen to keep their striker amid promotion efforts, while Lancashire is satisfied with his experience and shows no desire to leave in January.

The forward was a candidate to join the England squad for the matches against Croatia and Spain, after Michael Owen praised his level, but a hamstring injury deprived him of the chance to be included in the squad.