Reports emanating from the Middle East this week suggested Boro were seriously considering a move for Al-Qahtani to strengthen Gareth Southgate's attacking options.

The reports also claimed that Boro's Egyptian star Mido was trying to convince Boro to seal a move for the Al-Hilal attacking midfielder.

Al-Qahtani, who has scored 44 goals in 54 appearances at international level, is known to be keen on a move to Europe.

However, it appears as though Boro are not in talks to bring Al-Qahtani to the Riverside, with the club's official website confirming the reports were "wide of the mark".