Slovakian outfit MFK Kosice have reached a verbal understanding with Middlesbrough to sign youth team player Peter Gal-Andrezly on loan in January, reports Boro's official web site. The 17-year-old attacking midfielder and junior international impressed on a recent trial at Rockliffe Park.

Contract details are still being discussed but it is hoped Gal-Andrezly will join Boro's reserve squad for the second-half of the 2008-09 season.