Crystal Palace's Justin Devenny is reportedly linked with a £7m transfer to Middlesbrough, as the Teesside outfit prepares for their Championship opener against Lincoln City on August 15. The 22-year-old has made over 50 appearances for Palace since joining from Airdrionians in 2023, but has failed to establish himself as a regular in the XI. Middlesbrough have had a positive transfer window so far, with deals for Will Lankshear, Kyle Joseph, and Sebastian Berhalter looking impressive. The Boro are in a position to spend, thanks to the sale of Hayden Hackney to Everton and the sell-on clause from Morgan Rogers' move from Aston Villa to Chelsea.

What's the latest on Justin Devenny's transfer? Justin Devenny has been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park this summer, and it's claimed that he may be open to a move if a 'lucrative' offer is tabled. The player is believed to be among the lowest paid players in the first-team squad at Palace.

Why is Middlesbrough interested in Justin Devenny? Middlesbrough fell short in their quest to finish in the top two last season, and a reason for that was the lack of depth. Hackney's absence during the run-in was a huge blow, but Boro didn't have the quality in several areas of the pitch, so it must be addressed in the window. Devenny would be a massive bonus in that sense because he is capable of playing in different roles, and he is the sort of player that would fill in wherever he is asked.

What comes next for Justin Devenny? The chance to move to the Riverside should appeal to Devenny, as it feels like he is at a stage in his career where he needs to play week in, week out, which won't happen at Palace. This could be a deal that suits all parties, and it would continue what has been a positive window for Middlesbrough. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 13th in Premier League, 42 pts, 11W-9D-11L from 31 games, recent form WDWLW.