Boro Set To Sign £2.5m Steven Fletcher

Gareth Southgate is considering a £2.5 million move for Hibs striker Steven Fletcher.

Southgate is set to send a representative to Tynecastle to monitor the progress of the target.

The Daily Record understand Middlesbrough FC held a board meeting on Tuesday night to discuss January transfer targets, with Fletcher top of their agenda.

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Hibs chief executive Rod Petrie was originally looking for around £4m for Fletcher, but in the financial climate he will have to accept a lower price of £2.5m with add-ons.