Middlesbrough News 24/7Writer: UpTheBoro 
Date:Friday May 29 2009
Time: 12:51PM
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We Must Sell Johnson This Summer
Our 21-year-old winger is getting interest from a whole host of clubs from England and Spain.
Manchester United are the latest team to consider making a move for the left-footed winger.
Johnson has recently turned down an extension on his contract to stay at the Riverside it seems relegation has come at the worst time for the player who is keen to establish himself on the main stage of football week in week out.
I can see why Sir Alex Ferguson is interested in Johnson because he has pace and skill with tremendous energy. I am guessing Ferguson is looking at replacing Ryan Giggs soon and AJ would fit the bill.
The Middlesbrough chiefs are in a bit of a pickle over this one because they obviously want to keep hold of their best player, but if we don't sell him this summer he could end up leaving next summer for free.
Johnson has one more year left on his contract so Southgate will have to make a very tough decision.
Rumours are circulating that United will offer around £6million for Johnson. I think he has potential to be a world class player and that figure should rise if we play our card's right.
He is a top player and I am sure all the Boro fans would love him to stay, but Gibson is running a tight ship now and we need to accept that players have to be sold.
UpTheBoro
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A good showing in the U21 Championship from Johnson will see his value rise!
TheSlaven
that goal he scored for england u21s just after christmas i think it was. the one where he flicked it over his head and then rifled it in half volley. it would be nice to see some of that in the championship.
paddylambton
This is all done to you southgate for not playing the lad thanks a lot!
TimBoro
1 of the most talented players to come through our ranks and we have criminally mistreated him good luck jonno you deserve regular football
TimBoro
thats great he will come to Egypt finally I can take a photo with a boro player!who will be also in the U21 england squad from boro.
Shiha
It is very difficult to hold a side together after a relegation. But it's even harder if you don't get a great start in the push to promotion. The Championship is incredibly competitive and the objective must be to get back in the Premiership at the first attempt. Are you guys saying that if you held on to Johnson he would not be committed and/or would leave if you got promoted straight back? Otherwise I'd keep him, and promise him special terms if he helps get you back in the top flight.
Sindbad
stay another year Jonno, you'll get more football in the Championship than you will in the premier league! Help the Boro back up then pick your team! You've got time on your side, If you went to United you would'nt play much.
g4nty
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