Stoke City are convinced Middlesbrough defender David Wheater is on his way to the Brit.
The Mirror says Stoke believe they have won the race to sign Wheater for £1.5million.
The stopper, 23, once an England prospect, is out of contract this summer and cash-strapped Boro want to sell him.
Wheater is now keen to join the Potters as he wants to play alongside ex-Boro pal Robert Huth.