, Contract talks ongoing for Middlesbrough trio Djed Spence, Marcus Tavernier and Aynsley Pears

Contract talks ongoing for Middlesbrough trio Djed Spence, Marcus Tavernier and Aynsley Pears

Middlesbrough Head Coach Jonathan Woodgate has revealed to Teesside Live that contract talks are underway with a host of young players.

Youngster Hayden Coulson recently signed a long term contract and Middlesbrough supporters are hoping to see the likes of Djed Spence, Aynsley Pears and Marcus Tavernier follow suit.

Woodgate confirmed that talks are ongoing and that it is imperative these first-team players sign on the dotted line and commit their future to the club.

When asked if a deal has been drawn up for breakout star Djed Spence, Woodgate indicated the 19-year old is close to signing a new contract.

“Hopefully it’s done in the next 10 days,” he said.

“Likewise with [Marcus] Tavernier, Aynsley [Pears] as well, it’s important to tie these players down. They are like signings for us.”

With Pears, Coulson and Spence all only coming through the academy system this season, and making their first steps in professional football, the exposure in the side means there may be interest from other clubs.

“That’s the nature of football, that’s what happens,” said Woodgate.

“More physically than anything, the Championship is relentless, there is no league like it in Europe. Three games in six days for example and we play again on Tuesday, so it is relentless and I need to look after them.”

“I’ve just tried to be as honest as I can with them really,” he said. “Just be honest, tell them when they are doing well. Tell them what they can improve on.

“The young lads are doing really well.”

These ‘young lads’ are now first-team regulars and Boro fans will be happy to hear the update on their contract situations.

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