Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka expects forward Gaston Ramirez to remain on Teesside beyond the January transfer window.

The 26 year old Uruguay international has been linked with a move to Leicester.

"It's just rumours. I can't understand why he wouldn't (still be at the club)," Karanka told BBC Tees.

"He's been an important player here in the last year, he's really pleased to be here."