Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has confirmed his interest in signing AZ Alkmaar and Iceland defender Gretar Steinsson.

"He's one of a number of players we've watched but we haven't got any bids in as yet for anyone in that position," Southgate told Boro's official website.

"Having lost Abel Xavier and Stuart Parnaby, right-back is certainly one position we're looking at because Tony McMahon is still recovering from a broken leg.

"We've got young players we can look at in pre-season. But we'd like a bit of experience there and we need competition for places everywhere."