Kieran Scott claim emerges after West Ham United and Birmingham City links to key Middlesbrough FC figure
The latest on Midlesbrough’s head of football Kieran Scott amid links to West Ham United and Birmingham City.
Midlesbrough’s head of football Kieran Scott is not interested in leaving the club for West Ham United or Birmingham City, according to a report.
Scott is a valued figure at the Riverside having done impressive work behind the scenes since his move from Norwich City back in 2021.
During his time at the club, Middlesbrough have secured healthy profits on the likes of Finn Azaz, Morgan Rogers and Emmanuel Latte Lath.
His strong reputation has fuelled talk of interest from Championship rivals, with both West Ham and Birmingham having been named as admirers. Both clubs are restructuring and the latter recently parted with their director of football Craig Gardner.
Kieran Scott stance outlined
However, according to the Northern Echo, Scott would not have any interest in taking up a role with the Hammers or the Blues.
It has been suggested he is focused solely on the season ahead at Middlesbrough after the club’s Championship play-off final heartbreak.
Scott looks set to play a crucial role in the assembling of a squad capable of clinching promotion for head coach Kim Hellberg.
Busy summer ahead at Middlesbrough
A busy summer is on the cards at the Riverside and there has been talk of interest in some of their most coveted assets.
Everton and Crystal Palace are being strongly linked with midfielder Hayden Hackney, who could reportedly be the subject of a £20m bid from the former.
Out-of-contract defender Dael Fry, meanwhile, has been reported as a potential target for the likes of Sheffield United, West Ham and Blackburn Rovers.
Middlesbrough have already parted with goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin, defender Darragh Lenihan, midfielders Dan Barlaser and Alex Gilbert, winger Sammy Silvera and forward Marcus Forss.
Loanees Joe Wildsmith, Matt Targett and Alan Browne, meanwhile, have returned to their parent clubs.