Other news . . .
Boro defender Andrew Davies has agreed to join Championship side Derby County on a season long loan.
Massimo Maccarone could spend another season on loan with Sienna in his native country.
Bolo Zenden completed his move to Liverpool on a Bosman, after he turned down a new contract at Boro.
Reports suggest that Boro have had preliminary talks with Liverpool's Salif Diao. The Senegal international has struggled at Anfield and spent the second half of last season on loan at Birmingham.