By Tom Blackett

Manager Michael Carrick believes ‘exciting’ talent Finn Azaz can make a major impact at Middlesbrough.
The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has joined Boro for an undisclosed fee from Aston Villa, signing a four-and-a-half year contract.

It’s a switch from one end of the country to the other as Azaz had spent the first half of this season on loan at Plymouth.

Azaz scored seven goals in 26 league appearances for Argyle this term, having also spent last season on loan at Home Park. Having helped Plymouth to promotion from League One last term, highly-rated Azaz will be aim...