MIDDLESBROUGH are waiting for news on their pursuit of Tottenham midfielder Luke Amos, with Neil Warnock admitting “utility players” could be especially important next season.
Boro’s recruitment team have discussed Amos’ position with the Tottenham hierarchy and are hoping to pull off a permanent deal for the 23-year-old.
However, QPR are also keen to sign Amos this summer, and are hoping the midfielder’s loan spell at Loftus Road will work in their favour as they attempt to beat off Boro’s competition to secure a deal.
Amos made 34 Championship appearances for QPR last term, striking up a good relationship with Hoops boss Mark Warburton.
He still has one more year of his current contract at Tottenham to run, but Jose Mourinho does not envisage him featuring with the first team and the Spurs boss has instructed those above him to move Amos on.
The former Spurs academy product was valued at around £1.5m when his future was the subject of speculation last summer, but his current employers accept they are unlikely to secure that kind of fee in the current climate and are set to
sell him for a six-figure price.
Boro are willing to meet Spurs’ demands, although it remains to be seen whether the lure of remaining in London with QPR proves too strong to resist.
Amos has spent most of his career playing as a defensive midfielder, but he can also operate in a more attacking position or as a centre-half or full-back.
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