Middlesborough striker Chuba Akpom is being lined up for a Premier League return.

The Daily Mail says Everton, Southampton and Crystal Palace are tracking Middlesborough striker Akpom.

The former Arsenal striker has found his feet in the Championship and has excelled under the guidance of manager Michael Carrick.

He has scored eight goals in Carrick's nine games since taking charge of Boro, and this form has attracted interest from the Premier League trio.