Ex-Sunderland striker set to extend stay with Championship side after starring role

The former Sunderland forward has impressed since joining Boro initially on a short-term deal.

Watmore, who left Wearside in the summer, joined Boro on a short-term contract until mid-January and has scored four goals in six appearances since moving to Teesside.

Two of those came in Boro’s 3-0 win over Millwall at the Riverside.

And now the Boro boss has confirmed the club is aiming to sit down over the coming days.

Warnock said: "I said to him before the game at Preston, ‘Look, don’t worry, there’ll be a contract for you now son’.

"He was pleased, but we’ve just been so busy – it makes it hard to get things done.

"I spoke to him briefly again yesterday, and I’m sure we’ll be getting together with his agents in the next few days.”

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