Peter Reid has rejected Darlington's offer of £60,000 for striker Michael Proctor, who is currently on a season-long loan with York City. Sunderland are thought to want at least £150,000

Boro striker Szilard Nemeth has been linked with an early exit out of the Riverside. The Slovakian striker who only joined the club in the summer is believed to be attracting interest from German Bundesliga side Hamburg.

Boro skipper Paul Ince is insisting he wants to finish his career at the Riverside. The former England International is set for talks with the club. Ince has been linked with a move back to Italy.