Middlesbrough new boy Morgan Whittaker has moved to set the record straight after being left out of Plymouth Argyle’s clash with Burnley on Tuesday.

Taking to his Instagram profile on Sunday afternoon after a weekend which saw his new club defeated 2-1 away to Preston North End at Deepdale, Whittaker penned a farewell message to the Green Army, who watched their side secure a dramatic point away to Boro's North East rivals, Sunderland on Saturday.

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Middlesbrough have swooped to sign Morgan Whittaker in the January transfer window from Plymouth after the striker fell out of favour under new boss Miron Muslic

It has been claimed that Morgan Whittaker did not refuse to play for Plymouth Argyle against Burnley ahead of his transfer to Middlesbrough.

Plymouth Argyle have accepted an improved offer from Middlesbrough for Burnley target Morgan Whittaker, according to journalist Alan Nixon. Whittaker is on his way out at Home Park and is pushing for an exit from the Championship strugglers.

The deal for Whittaker, who has signed a contract with Boro until 2029, also includes £2m in potential add-ons

Plymouth Argyle have accepted a transfer bid from Championship rivals Middlesbrough for forward Morgan Whittaker. Whittaker is undergoing a medical at Middlesbrough ahead of a transfer in the region of £6million ($7.