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title: "Boro looking to hijack Forest deal for Sam Byram"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Alex Murray"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2018-08-09T11:15:24Z"
modified: "2018-08-09T11:15:24Z"
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# Boro looking to hijack Forest deal for Sam Byram

Middlesbrough are ready to hijack Nottingham Forest’s deal for defender Sam Byram from West Ham, according to the [Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-news-deadline-day-live-13042657).

Nottingham Forest boss Aitor Karanka had been confident about securing a deal for the defender, however, it now looks like Tony Pulis is interested in a swoop for Byram.

Bryam hass been out of favour at West Ham for some time, and has never really had consistent first team football since his move from Leeds United.

![Dan Mullan/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2018/08/849627630.jpg)

Pulis is offering the defender a starting role in his Middlesbrough side that is looking to secure promotion back to the top flight.

Boro beat Sheffield United 3-0 on Tuesday night after a disappointing draw with Millwall on the opening day.

They are now looking to secure a deal for Byram, as they look to strengthen ahead of their promotion campaign.