Aston Villa are reportedly still in for the Middlesbrough man.
A report from the Daily Mail claims that Aston Villa will have to up their offer for Middlesbrough striker Jordan Rhodes by another £3 million if they want to get a deal for the Scotland international over the line before the transfer window slams shut.
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The 26-year-old’s days at the Riverside appear to be numbered, after playing a peripheral role in Middlesborugh’s campaign, making just two Premier League starts for Aitor Karanka’s men this term.
Middlesbrough’s Jordan Rhodes
And the Daily Mail claim that common ground will have to be found if the Villans are to bring Rhodes to the Midlands from Teesside, with Boro refusing to budge on their £9 million asking price, whilst Steve Bruce is reluctant to pay more than the £6 million already offered.
Middlesbrough’s Jordan Rhodes
The former Huddersfield Town and Blackburn Rovers man only moved to Middlesbrough this time last year, be he has obviously not impressed Karanka.
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He still has a lot to offer, however, and his tally of 188 career goals serves as evidence of his quality.
And should Villa manage to secure a deal for the Scot, they will be in a fantastic position from which to begin their push for the top six.
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