Aitor Karanka is ready to hand young gun Adam Reach the chance to become Boro’s next Academy breakout star.
The 21-year-old has impressed the Boro boss with his attitude and ability and he will get pre-season to show what he can do – and possibly earn a starting role in Karanka’s Championship promotion push.
The Sunday Sun understands that Bradford City have already enquired about Reach and want to take him on a season-long loan next year.
But Karanka has told Bantams boss Phil Parkinson that Reach will get the summer to show what he can do before Boro take a decision on his future.
Boro return for pre-season on Monday as Karanka attempts to get a flying start to their second tier campaign.
He hopes to tie up a deal for Real Betis right-back Juanfran and they expect to sell Lukas Jutkiewicz in the next seven days, which would bank the club money to go in their transfer warchest. Derby, Bolton and Sheffield Wednesday are all considering moves for the big striker.
Boro’s Academy continues to produce a steady stream of first team players, and Callum Cooke’s recent contract illustrates the club’s commitment to the youth cause.
Even when the youngsters move on from the Riverside they remain in-demand, and Hartlepool will start next season with Matt Bates and Stuart Parnaby both patrolling the defence.
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