Juraj Hovancik could be the second MFK Kosice player on his way to Riverside Stadium after impressing in trials with Middlesbrough.

The youngster may join Nemanja Matic at the club in January and 'Boro assistant manager Malcolm Crosby said talks would open soon.

"Hovancik is a younger lad who has impressed me greatly. I like him very much and think all the coaching staff have been impressed," Crosby told the club's official website.

"He's got a lovely attitude for a young player and he looks like a good prospect.

"We will have to make decisions on them soon and it will all depend on how much the club (Kosice) want for these players.

"But up to now I have been pleased and you would have to seriously look at signing them."