Middlesbrough are in talks with a mystery striker target.

The Evening Gazette says Boro chairman Steve Gibson is planning to secure another "spectacular" signing for the Boro fans over the next few days.

Boro are closing in another big-name international striker to follow Turkish star Tuncay Sanli into Teesside.

It appears that Boro were given the green light on Wednesday to open talks with their latest target and, if they can keep negotiations secret, they hope it will create an opportunity to complete a quick deal.