George Saville could be about to swap Millwall for Championship competitors Boro with Tony Pulis reportedly wanting the midfielder at The Riverside.
It seems that George Saville could be a Middlesbrough player very soon.
Boro made a joint-bid to sign Millwall duo Saville and Jed Wallace on transfer deadline day earlier this month but manager Tony Pulis is still hopeful of signing one of the two on loan before the end of this month.
The Gazette are reporting that the Championship pacesetters have renewed their interest in Saville, who is understood to be keen on a move to the Riverside.
And it seems that the deal is moving very quickly. Sky Sports have reported on Tuesday afternoon that Middlesbrough are now in talks to sign Saville on loan with a view to a permanent deal, which the Gazette believe will cost around £5 million.
Though Millwall, the report adds, would only be willing to sell the former Chelsea youngster if they can sign a replacement before Friday’s transfer deadline.
Either way, The Lions are set to make a massive profit on a player they signed from Wolves last summer for just £350,000. The 25-year-old proved to be one of the bargains of the season, scoring 10 league goals as Neil Harris’ side flirted with the play-offs.
Boro brought Mo Besic back to the Riverside on loan from Everton last week. He and Saville could form a midfield partnership with a huge amount of energy.
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