'Weird-looking Puncheon' ... These Middlesbrough fans react as Pulis springs big surprise

With the loan market in the Football League due to close on Friday, plenty of Championship clubs have been eagerly awaiting transfer news.

Middlesbrough have been linked to a string of players, mainly wingers and midfielders.

However, on Thursday, the club surprised fans by announcing the arrival of left-back Sam McQueen from Southampton.

#Boro have completed the signing of @SouthamptonFC‘s @sammcqueen123 on a season-long loan ✍️

Full story ➡️ https://t.co/N5rDUM75i0 #UTB pic.twitter.com/nsyG6PIG6T

— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) August 30, 2018

The 23-year-old has agreed a season-long loan and will wear the number 14 shirt for Boro on the pitch.

The versatility of McQueen is good news for the Championship club as he can play either in a full-back position or in an attacking role on the left side.

The young player has come through the academy at Southampton, and so far in his career has made 20 Premier League appearances for the coastal club.

McQueen will have a chance to rack up the minutes at the Riverside Stadium, but his arrival has been met with a mixed response from Boro fans, some of whom have expressed their opinions on Twitter.

Out of nowhere! Kept this one under wraps. Welcome to the club Sam. #UTB

— For The Love Of Boro (@4TheLoveOfBoro) August 30, 2018

He’s a decent young left back had a good spell under puel a couple of seasons ago

— Joe O’riordan (@JoeO2001) August 30, 2018

good player, definitely a good addition to the squad and in an area that needs strengthening

— Daniel (@tiernagekicks) August 30, 2018

No, we wanted the other Southampton left back Matt targett

— Brandon Cundle (@NinjaCatBandon) August 30, 2018

When you’re linked with puncheon Saville la parva and we get this lad

— Keiran Bishop (@Keiran_B22) August 30, 2018

Love it when we need two wingers and end up not signing them lol

— The Fresh Prince (@_TY_97) August 30, 2018

Over 50 apps already and 20 in the prem. Good addition.

— Lee Hunter (@mrlahhh) August 30, 2018

Excellent signing

— Mark Knott (@ropey1962) August 30, 2018

That’s a weird looking Jason Puncheon ?

— Elliot Tutt (@elliot0tutt) August 30, 2018

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