USMNT and Columbus Crew star midfielder Aidan Morris set for Middlesbrough transfer ahead of Paris Olympics

The Athletic claims the 22-year-old will join the Championship side for approximately £3.14 million ($4m) and there is a sell-on clause. The report adds the midfielder is likely to play at least one more game for the Major League Soccer outfit before bidding farewell to his beloved club.

Morris, who has played 101 times for Crew over the past five seasons, is currently with the United States' Under-23 side as they prepare for this summer's Paris Olympics. However, Boro - who finished eight last season - and other clubs have the power to block their players featuring at the Olympics as the competition does not fall in an official FIFA window; but the 5ft 10in player is likely to be allowed to play.

Morris, who is a more defensively-minded midfielder who can go box-to-box, has won the MLS Cup on two occasions with Crew (2020 and 2023). He currently has five USA caps to his name after making his debut in 2023 but was not selected for their upcoming Copa America campaign.

If Morris does play at the Olympics, he could be away from July 24-August 10 if the US reach the final. The midfielder could make his debut for Boro, who begin their pre-season campaign against Bolton on July 20, in August for the new Championship campaign.