Woodgate set for loan deal
Middlesbrough are hopeful of luring Jonathan Woodgate back to the Barclays Premiership after he revealed he will spend the season on loan in England.
The Real Madrid star has suffered an injury nightmare during his two years at the Bernabeu and is desperate to prove his fitness. It is understood Boro have made an inquiry and are awaiting an answer.
"I am going to go on loan for a year and I will know which team I am going to join in the next few days," said Woodgate. "I need to play games to show I am strong and completely recovered."
Boro have been searching for defensive reinforcements since boss Gareth Southgate's retirement, and with their bid for Robert Huth having fallen through and Sylvain Distin failing to agree personal terms, they are considering alternatives.
