Out of favour Aussie skipper Paul Okon is attracting interest from both Southampton and West Ham United. Okon is on the transfer list at the Riverside and is available for £500,000.

Norwegian striker Morten Gamst Pedersen's trial with Boro will continue throughout the rest of the week. The player is said to be impressing manager Steve McClaren and is close to a move.

Mark Schwarzer has pledged his future to the club and denied that he is looking for a move away from the Riverside. Schwarzer was quoted as saying his ambitions may not be matched at the club, last week.