Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka is determined to prise Bojan Krkic away from Stoke City.
The Daily Mail says Karanka wants a player to operate between the midfield and attack to enhance his side's creativity.
The club will pick up their pursuit of Stoke City's Bojan Krkic, who wants regular first-team football.
It is hoped a £9m deal will be struck before the end of the window.