Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is planning a bid for Sheffield United striker Rob Hulse.

Hulse is recovering from a broken leg, but will be fit for the start of the season - and Wigan have already been making inquiries.

He did not see eye-to-eye with Bryan Robson at West Brom and Bramall Lane insiders suggest he will be on his way, says the People.

Boro are prepared to go to £2million, a figure Wigan will probably match - leaving it up to the 27-year-old, who has also played for Leeds and Crewe.