US men’s national team goalkeeper Zack Steffen is in advanced talks to join English Championship side Middlesbrough on loan from back-to-back Premier League champions Manchester City, a source confirms to MLSsoccer.com. The deal is likely to get done.
The Manchester Evening News first reported the news.
Steffen was seemingly set to be Ederson’s backup once again, but pushed for a move to get more playing time ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, something Manchester City wanted as well.
Middlesbrough finished seventh in the Championship last season, one spot beneath the promotion playoff field.