West Ham accept Boro bid for Fletcher

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HITC Sport understands West Ham striker is closing in on a move to Middlesbrough

West Ham United’s Ashley Fletcher in action with Manchester City’s Nicolas Otamendi

West Ham United have accepted a £7million offer from Middlesbrough for striker Ashley Fletcher, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.

Fletcher’s future at West Ham has been up in the air following the recent arrivals of Javier Hernandez and Marko Arnautovic and a number of clubs have been monitoring his situation.

Several Premier League and Championship sides have made enquiries for the former Manchester United youngster, but Middlesbrough have firmed up their interest with a bid which has been accepted by West Ham.

West Ham United’s Ashley Fletcher in action

Fletcher is now due to fly home from West Ham’s training camp in Germany for talks and a medical with Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough boss Garry Monk is an admirer of Fletcher and he is still ooking to strengthen his side’s attacking options despite the record signing of Britt Assombalonga.

Fletcher was given limited opportunities under West Ham boss Slaven Bilic last season, but when called upon the striker impressed for the Hammers.

Fletcher made 16 appearances for West Ham in the Premier League, although only two of them were as starts.

West Ham landed Fletcher for a minimal £1million compensation fee last summer and now they are in line to make a huge profit on the England Under-20 international.