Aitor Karanka has revealed that he first spotted Patrick Bamford’s talent when the Chelsea striker was on loan at Milton Keynes last season.
The Boro boss wanted to sign the then 20-year-old striker on loan a year ago but missed out to Derby County.
“He was in my mind when he was playing for Milton Keynes,” Karanka said.
“Last season it wasn’t possible (to sign him) but we managed to get him in the summer.
“Since I arrived here I wanted to bring Patrick here but he went to Derby. This season he was one of my first choices.”
Bamford scored 18 goals at MK Dons before going on to impress at Derby in the Championship.
He joined Boro after a protracted pursuit in the summer.
Last week Bamford told Boro and Chelsea he wanted for the remainder of the season.
"I think it’s just finalising the details now, which shouldn’t be hard," Bamford said.
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