Plymouth Argyle has accepted a transfer bid from Middlesbrough for forward Morgan Whittaker. The 24-year-old is undergoing a medical at Middlesbrough ahead of a transfer in the region of £6million.
What happened?
Plymouth head coach Miron Muslic said Whittaker “did not show up” in time for the game against Burnley on Wednesday. Whittaker has scored four times this season for Plymouth, who are currently 9th in League One with 63 points from 42 games.
Why it matters for Plymouth
The transfer bid comes as Plymouth prepares for their next fixture against Truro City on 2026-07-25. Their recent form has been DWLWW, with a last result of Northampton 2-3 Plymouth on 2026-05-02.
What comes next?
Plymouth will look to strengthen their squad after the transfer of Whittaker. The team's current standing in League One is:
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 9th |
| Points | 63 |
| Games played | 42 |
| Recent form | DWLWW |
Whittaker's transfer will be a significant change for the team, and fans will be watching to see how the team adapts.
