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Leeds United and Middlesbrough striker target’s proposed transfer falls through at the last minute

According to a report from Turkish sports news outlet Ajansspor, Fenerbahce striker Michael Frey – who has been linked with Championship pair Leeds United and Middlesbrough – will not be making a move to Turkish side Caykur Rizespor after a deal fell through at the last minute.

We covered reports here on The72 claiming that Leeds United and Middlesbrough linked striker Michael Frey was set to complete a move from Turkish giants Fenerbahce to fellow Super Lig side Caykur Rizespor, with a loan deal on the brink of completion last month.

However, now, it has been reported in Turkey that Frey’s proposed move will no longer be going ahead, with the direct words from Ajansspor saying “Frey’s transfer to Rizespor will not take place”.

Neither Leeds or Middlesbrough had made a move to try and sign Frey prior to Caykur Rizespor’s proposed deal to sign him, but the fall through of his proposed switch opens the door for the Championship pair to make a move if their interest in the Swiss man is serious.

Frey is available for transfer this summer after he failed to make an impact a Fenerbahce last season.

Frey only managed to score five goals in 25 games across all competitions last season, playing just 14 games in the Turkish Super Lig. The 24-year-old struggled to find form and nail down a place in the club’s starting eleven owing to consistent injury problems, including a groin injury and torn ligaments.

Despite his difficult first season with Fenerbahce, Frey managed to score two goals and provide one assist in five Europa League group games and has previously shown he can be a dangerous striker. During his only season with FC Zurich, Frey netted 16 goals and laid on six assists in 39 games, also enjoying two successful spells with BSC Young Boys.

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