Patrick
Bamford is hoping to catch the eye of parent club Chelsea by helping
Middlesbrough mount a promotion push while on loan.
Bamford, who is yet to make a senior appearance for the Blues, has moved to
the Riverside until January with a view to extending his deal until the end
of the season.
The 21-year-old impressed during loan spells at both MK Dons and Derby
County last season, leading to a number of sides chasing his signature this
summer.
Bamford still sees his long-term future at Stamford Bridge, but knows a
productive loan spell with Aitor Karanka’s side could boost his chances
there.
"Success at Boro is the priority because doing well here is the key to me
taking the next step," he told the Teesside Gazette.
"I have to be honest and say at the end of the day I want to be a Chelsea
first team player.
"But to do that I know I need to make a success of my time at Boro. I need
to get games, play well and score goals.
"I need the experience but I’m not here to go through the motions. I have to
play well. I have to get into the team here, stay there and score.
"The best thing for me is to be a regular part of a team up there
challenging for promotion.
"If I can do that here then I know that really improves my chances there."
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