I imagine with signing him and others they're linked with, there's a very good chance of Middlesbrough going up. If that happens, he only has one season of that and then back to Anfield and Old Trafford. However, it does mean he's very unlikely to go to the Euros, when a good season in the...
That's an amazing signing for Middlesbrough. Impressive if they can fund moves like this and still comply with FFP (especially as they're not on parachute payments and don't get the biggest crowds in the Championship). I actually think he's a very under rated player and was superb for West Ham...