Delano Burgzorg’s future at Middlesbrough has been the subject of conjecture all month, and a new twist has arisen ahead of next week’s February 2 deadline.

The winger, who has two goals and three assists in 25 Championship games this season, has sparked serious interest from the Robins during the January transfer window.

He scored the winning goal for Boro in a 3-2 win against West Bromwich Albion earlier this month, but he has not started for Kim Hellberg’s side since January 4, with the great bulk of his minutes this season coming as a substitute.

Burgzorg played more significantly in his first season on Teesside, and the recent arrival of Brighton winger Jeremy Sarmiento appears to signal a new direction for the ex-Huddersfield Town forward’s immediate future.

Bristol City draw in on Delano Burgzorg following Middlesbrough decision.

Middlesbrough are set to let Delano Burgzorg to leave the club before the deadline, despite previously rejecting an approach from Bristol City.

Burgzorg is reportedly on his way out of Middlesbrough, with rival Championship side Bristol City likely to sign the 27-year-old.

The Robins are presently seventh in the Championship standings, just one point behind the play-off spots, and Gerhard Struber will be eager to bring in another attacking player before the deadline to guarantee that his squad has an even larger danger moving ahead.

The Northern Echo claimed late Tuesday evening that Bristol City are set to sign Burgzorg on loan for the remainder of the season, which will be welcome news for Ashton Gate.

The winger has plenty of Championship experience, having played 100 games in the division over his career, scoring 14 goals and assisting seven times. While these are not particularly thrilling statistics, the Dutchman has occasionally battled to establish himself in the starting lineup.

A fresh start with Bristol City may be the perfect way for Burgzorg to regain form, and if he can help the Robins get into the top six, he may have the opportunity to achieve promotion and potentially secure a permanent move away from Middlesbrough.

Jeremy Sarmiento’s arrival has allowed Delano Burgzorg to leave Boro.

The winger was rejected a move from the Riverside Stadium earlier this month, but with Sarmiento’s acquisition, Hellberg’s team now has enough cover out wide.

The Ecuadorian international has gained promotion in his last two Championship campaigns, helping Ipswich Town and Burnley finish second in 2023/24 and 2024/25, respectively.

Sarmiento has the opportunity to accomplish the same with Middlesbrough, and with that experience under his belt, it will not surprise anyone if Boro make a move for the winger.

At 23, he is just going to become better, and with his ceiling perhaps higher than Burgzorg’s this season, this may be the best move for all sides.