Aston Villa striker set to complete Middlesbrough move.
Aston Villa striker Rudy Gestede is on the verge of completing a transfer to Middlesbrough, The Mail report.
The report states Gestede has been in the north East holding talks, and is due to undergo a medical imminently.
Aston Villa’s Rudy Gestede in action
Gestede has been used sparingly by various Aston Villa managers since his move from Blackburn in 2015, and will welcome another crack at the Premier League.
Despite scoring a winner on his debut for the club against Bournemouth, last season was one to forget as the club were relegated in embarrassing fashion.
Aston Villa’s Rudy Gestede celebrates scoring their second goal
This season his chances have taken a hit since Steve Bruce’s arrivals as manager, and Aitor Karanka if offering him a chance to climb a division and join ‘Boro.
The Mail report Middlesbrough will pay £6 million for Gestede, which Villa are expected to immediately reinvest into their own transfer plans.
Gestede, 28, has scored four goals in 18 appearances for Villa this season, eight of which have been starts.
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