LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, Chairman of Sunderland reacts during the on March 14, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around England remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Middlesbrough should look to rival Sunderland for one of their transfer targets who can replace Sammy Silveira.
Middlesbrough head into 2024/25 looking to win promotion to the Premier League at the third time of asking under Michael Carrick.
Boro have come close in the previous two campaigns and have been strengthening their squad this summer as they aim to finally return to the top flight.
Several players have been brought in already this summer, but there have also been a couple of exits on Teesside.
After Hayden Coulson left the club for Blackpool on a permanent basis, Sammy Silvera was loaned to newly-promoted Portsmouth for the forthcoming campaign.
Silvera made 42 appearances in all competitions for the North East outfit during his first year at the club but Boro decided to loan him out in order to give him more first-team minutes.
The winger showed signs of quality last term but it was clear he still needs more time to adjust to English football.
Middlesbrough were right to loan the Australian out, but his exit has left Carrick somewhat short on the left flank.
