Premier League new boys Middlesbrough are moving for Reims defender Aissa Mandi.
The 24 year-old is on the shopping list of St Etienne this summer.
However, Foot Mercato says Boro are also keen on Mandi and willing to offer €5 million for the defender.
Such a bid would match Reims' valuation, with the Algeria international excited by the prospect of moving to England.
Malaga, meanwhile, are also interested in Mandi.