Preston North End winger Simon Whaley is a target for Middlesbrough.

Boro boss Gareth Southgate sees Whaley as a potential answer to the problematic position on the right side of the midfield.

James Morrison and Lee Cattermole failed to adapt to the demanding position and Preston's 22-year-old right winger, a good friend of David Nugent, could follow his pal to the Premiership.