Highlights Sam Greenwood is in good form for Middlesbrough, scoring three goals in four games and helping Boro move closer to the playoff places.
Leeds United may have made a mistake in giving Middlesbrough the chance to buy Greenwood for just £1.
5m as he continues to prove his goalscoring ability.
Despite strong competition at Leeds, Greenwood is only 21 years old but has the potential to become a top player and could break through to Leeds United in the future.
Sam Greenwood was loaned to Middlesbrough from Leeds United and became a key player in Michael Carrick’s side.
He made the difference again for Boro on Saturday when he scored a late winner from a stunning free-kick in a 1-0 win over Championship leaders Leicester City, his third goal after four matches.
Indeed, the ace is in fine form as Boro inch closer and closer to the play-off places, arguably making parent club Leeds look foolish for letting the striker leave the top spot fairy.
According to Athleticm, there is also a £1.
5 million buy option included in the loan deal that Whites and Boro agreed for Greenwood.
Speaking exclusively to Football League World about the Greenwood situation, former England international and current pundit Carlton Palmer said: “Some people think Leeds looked stupid against Sam Greenwood.
“Sam would have didn’t start at Leeds United and had to .
go out and borrow and play.
“The good work he is doing is exactly what Leeds United expected.
“Middlesbrough has experience of loaning players out in the past and signing those players and has not found himself in a position where he can sign the contract.
player.
“Cameron Archer is a good example, so they did the right thing by taking out a loan with a call option.
“This does not mean the player will sign for Middlesbrough, he will likely return to his parent club, Leeds United, where he is under contract until the summer of 2026.
“If the Leeds manager gives him reason to believe he will get game time and they will return to the Premier League, he can always return to Leeds United.
” Did Leeds make a mistake giving Middlesbrough the option to ‘buy Greenwood?
Yes, especially at a relatively low price.
Greenwood really confirmed his goalscoring ability at Boro and scored 4 goals in 12 league games and only started 7 league games The loan player has also scored against some of the strongest teams in the second division.
Last October, he scored the winner as Boro beat local rivals Sunderland 4-0, and two and a half weeks later he scored the opener as Carrick side beat Norwich City at Carrow Road 2-1 .
His biggest contribution came on Saturday when he scored in the 83rd minute to help his team win their match against league leaders Leicester City.
Boro are back in contention for the play-offs and Greenwood leads the Teessiders towards a top 6 where they now have just 2 points, in a very condensed table.
If Greenwood continues to score at his current rate, his eventual goal tally will reach double figures and Leeds could sell him for more than their £1.
5m fee.
agreed with Boro.
if Carrick wants to keep the ace at Riverside permanently.
Additionally, the player is only 21 years old and has plenty of time to continue improving his game.
With time on his side, Greenwood could become a real top player and make the team Leeds United figure despite the quality Farke has at his disposal, but given Los Blancos have so many excellent strikers in the Championship, it’s easy to see why the 21-year-old isn’t currently at the top of Farke’s rankings.
Top players such as Joel Piroe, Daniel James and Crysencio Summerville have all featured for Yorkshire this campaign.
Perhaps Leeds were right to loan Greenwood out, but their agreement to give Boro the option to buy may have been a mistake on the Whites’ part.
However, Boro were smart to get the buy option and can avoid a repeat of the Cameron Archer scenario.
