Ben Gibson is at the centre of a beat-the-deadline £20m transfer scramble.
Leicester are interested in the Middlesbrough centre half despite already signing Harry Maguire as they look to rebuild their defence and bolster their squad.
Manchester City are also watching developments closely and could turn to Gibson if their move for West Brom’s Jonny Evans fails to materialise.
City have had an £18m bid turned down by West Brom and they are standing firm but Pep Guardiola’s men are desperate to bring in a centre half before the window shuts.
West Brom have been interested in Gibson in the past but are now battling to keep Evans who is keen on a move to the Etihad.
Gibson impressed in the Premier League last season despite Boro’s relegation and got a call-up to the England squad.
Boro captain Gibson will be concerned as to whether Gareth Southgate will keep picking him from the Championship.
Middlesbrough are reluctant to sell but might find it difficult to turn down £20m as there has been plenty of interest as Spurs and Chelsea have previously scouted him.
But Leicester remain long time admirers and City remain keen on the Middlesbrough-born defender.