Adam Johnson (Middlesbrough)

[PTP]

i'd agree - i'd have him over el zhar and babel - one thing, it's an extra english player in the side.

[Marky]

Looks a decent player. Good balance, excellent left foot too. Could be one to watch.

[Rafael Benítez Maudes]

i'm sure i heard that he was played on right wing
as downing was used on the left.

[Exiled_red]

A good prospect we should certainly consider a move for him.

Incidentally isn't there compensation to be paid for out of contract players if they are under a certain age (24??)

[javier_monsterano]

Sign him up Rafa.23 apps 12 goals

[Mike]

Would rafa really go for him?

My head says no.

[Lee]

I'd like this lad here.

He's free at the end of the season. English, young, talented. Nothing to lose if we get him in on a Bosman.

[Reece]

Haven't seen much of him for 'Boro, but he's always impressed me for the England U21s.

[-V-]

He's certain to leave Boro at the end of the season. I would guess that because of his age Boro will get some compensation. He would be a good addition to our squad. He's pacey and skillful

[MrMichael]

Would rafa really go for him?

My head says no.

He tried to buy him before a couple of seasons ago iirc.

[Will]

I know a few Boro fans and they have always rated him higher than Downing. He can play on the left and right and hes younger than Downing and has far more potential. Downing is just a crosser just a ball player, Johnson is a dribbler and far more direct. Rafa was after Downing on a number of occasions last season and the season before and, with our "wingers" that all cut inside and clutter up the middle of the park someone like Adam Johnson flying down the left beating the fullback will be a breath of fresh air tbh.

[javier_monsterano]

Doubt we will get him,i think i read on bbc that man city had offered £7million for him.