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MAX WOE CHANGES BORO’S TARGETT

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The LeaguePaper Team
24 August 2025

MAX WOE

By Chris Dunlavy

LOAN: Matt Targett

MIDDLESBROUGH have signed Newcastle left-back Matt Targett on a season-long loan after ending their pursuit of USA international Max Arfsten.
Columbus Crew rejected an offer of £2.25m for 24-year-old Arfsten, who has won ten caps for the US national team and was manager Rob Edwards’ No.1 target to fill the left wing-back role at the Riverside.
Boro have now turned to Targett. Signed for £15m in 2022 after impressing on loan from Aston Villa, a combination of injuries and the emergence of ex-Chelsea youngster Lewis Hall have res...

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