Wheater Heading Up A19?

Last updated : 13 February 2009 By Boro Mad

And reports suggest: "the St James Park club are set to make a move for the uncompromising Wheater, with a bid of £6million being mooted.

"The 22-year-old was brought up just seven miles away from Middlesbrough in Redcar, and he holds his local club to heart.

"But should the Riverside Stadium club lose their Premier League status they are sure to face a fight to hold onto their stars, and United, providing they themselves stay up, would be ready to pounce."