Middlesbrough forward Morgan Whittaker is the subject of a reported transfer approach from West Ham United, with the Hammers eyeing a £7.5m move for the 2025-26 Championship standout.
Middlesbrough finished 5th in the Championship last season with 80 points from 22 wins, 14 draws and 10 losses, scoring 72 goals and conceding 47.
What’s the latest on Whittaker’s future?
TalkSPORT reports that West Ham, recently relegated from the Premier League, are considering a bid for the versatile 24-year-old, who joined Boro from Plymouth Argyle in January 2025. Whittaker netted 14 times and provided seven assists in 2025-26, operating primarily as a right-winger but also featuring as a number 10 or centre-forward.
Why would Middlesbrough consider selling?
Boro have strengthened their attack this summer, signing Will Lankshear, Kyle Joseph and Myles Peart-Harris, while Max Arfsten is set to arrive from Columbus Crew. With three years left on Whittaker’s contract, a significant offer could tempt the club, despite their reluctance to lose a key player.
How would Whittaker fit at West Ham?
Whittaker’s preferred right-wing role could clash with Jarrod Bowen, but his adaptability may offer Nuno Espirito Santo tactical flexibility. West Ham’s £140m sales of Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville provide the funds for a potential move, though Boro’s valuation remains unclear.
Middlesbrough’s last result was a 1-0 loss to Hull City on 23 May 2026, ending a run of four straight defeats to close the season.
