Middlesbrough remain favourites for Sunderland defender Matthew Kilgallon.
Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle is also keen on Kilgallon.
However, the Sunday Sun says a move to Boro seems certain for Kilgallon, after manager Gordon Strachan held talks with Sunderland's Steve Bruce on Thursday over a loan deal for the 26-year-old.
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