Boro Accept Bid For Mido

Middlesbrough FC have accepted a bid for striker Mido.

The club and fee agreed remains undisclosed, however several clubs have been linked with the striker, including former Egyptian team Zamalek.

It is reported that the fee agreed is £2.5m.

Southgate said, "Interest has certainly stepped up."

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We have received an offer for Mido which the club finds acceptable, it's up to the player and maybe something will happen over the next week.