Overview
- Villa and Boro have agreed a fee believed to be around £300,000 with a future sell-on clause for the 20-year-old.
- Munroe was recalled from his loan at Swindon Town and is reported to be undergoing a medical to finalise the move.
- Boro saw off interest from Championship rivals including Bristol City, Watford and Derby County, with Bristol City not believed to have lodged a formal bid.
- Munroe impressed on loan at Swindon with two goals and nine assists in 27 appearances, elevating his market value this window.
- Swindon manager Ian Holloway publicly praised Munroe and questioned Villa’s decision to sell, as Boro target him as an under-21 addition who does not require EFL squad registration.