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.