Middlesbrough fans react to Assombalonga news as club nears £15m record deal with Nottingham Forest

The £15m-rated striker, who is currently undergoing a medical at Rockliffe Park, is set to become Boro’s all-time record signing ahead of Afonso Alves.

As if today wasn't good enough already I just found this in my bag #utb pic.twitter.com/a0e6TaSIP4

— Tom (@tom_muldowney) July 17, 2017

Huge vote of confidence for Monk. Not sure Gibson ever really trusted AK's judgement to back him to this extent #Smashtheleague #utb

— James Cook (@Cooky34) July 17, 2017

Actually feel like a kid in a sweet shop knowing we're signing Assombalonga, I actually love Steve Gibson #UTB

— Andrew Bell (@andybell95) July 17, 2017

Can't wait to be in Flares after the first home game of the season seeing "let's all do the conga" changed to "Britt Assombalonga" #UTB

— Ryan (@RyanBoro19) July 17, 2017

Those Boro fans on here and you all know who you are that doubted Sir Steve Gibson hope your choking on your words #boro #utb

— Karl Parker (@borocrazyfan) July 17, 2017

#nffc fans when the news filters in about Assombalonga pic.twitter.com/UgosPig0IJ

— shaunagh kane (@shaunagh47) July 17, 2017

We're getting Assombalonga. #ImAMelt #Boro #UTB pic.twitter.com/2bPkVG1xAE

— Harry Bond (@HarryPBond) July 17, 2017

As a parent paying for names on my kids' #Boro shirt can I say that Assombalonga signing for us rather than Ojo is very disappointing #utb

— Anthony McCarthy (@paulistapark) July 17, 2017

Assombalonga (if fit, big if) is a good pick up for Middlesbrough and at a sensible price for Forest. Wins for all parties involved.

— Rowd (@RowdenJRSG) July 17, 2017

I'll be happy about Assombalonga once he actually signs, stays fit, and starts scoring goals. I still suffer from post-Alves-stress-disorder

— Matt Innes (@jMattInnes) July 17, 2017