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Wolves haunted by Cozier-Duberry transfer failure after latest

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16 Sep 2026, 10:40 am

Amario Cozier-Duberry’s stunning start at Middlesbrough continued on Tuesday as the winger found the net once again in their 2-2 draw against Millwall.

As a result, the Brighton and Hove Albion winger has now scored in back-to-back games for Boro and has netted in every one of his Championship appearances to date since joining on loan.

Middlesbrough won the race for the 21-year-old on deadline day, with teams such as Wolverhampton Wanderers and Rangers interested in the former Bolton Wanderers loanee.

Now, the Old Gold side are surely kicking themselves, as Cozier-Duberry continues to look like one of the signings of the season for their promotion rivals.

While Wolves did end up signing Bertrand Traore on a free transfer after the summer window had closed, he is yet to make an appearance for the club this season.

In comparison, Cozier-Duberry is out winning points for Boro, which could end up costing Wolves come the end of the season.

How good has Amario Cozier-Duberry been for Middlesbrough?

So far, Cozier-Duberry has been excellent in the Championship for Middlesbrough.

According to Fotmob on 16 September, per 90 minutes, he has averaged 1.14 goals, a 0.23 xG, 5.13 shots, 2.28 shots on target, 2.28 chances created, 0.57 big chances created, a 0.17 xA, 1.71 successful dribbles and 9.68 touches in the opposition box per 90 minutes.

Therefore, Cozier-Duberry’s form could prove to be the final piece of the puzzle to help Middlesbrough earn promotion back to the Premier League.

As a result, not only have Wolves missed out on a player who would have inevitably won them points this season, but their inability to secure the loan has led to Middlesbrough growing stronger.

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Middlesbrough currently tipped to beat Wolves to automatic promotion

As it stands, Middlesbrough, alongside West Ham United are the favourites to win automatic promotion, according to Opta.

West Ham have a 47.10 per cent chance, with Middlesbrough’s odds currently at 32.40 per cent.

In comparison, Wolves’ chances currently sit at 27.98 per cent, followed by Southampton at 24.94 per cent.

Nevertheless, it remains to be seen who will win the race to promotion back to the Premier League this season, as numerous sides aim to finish in the top two come the end of the campaign.

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