The 24-year-old is linked with Leeds United, Middlesbrough and Celtic.
Team Talk has reported that Middlesbrough boss Tony Pulis is “hopeful” of pipping Leeds United and Celtic to the signing of Nick Powell.
The same outlet reported yesterday that Leeds were keen on the Wigan Athletic ace, and that Celtic were “keeping a close eye on the situation”.
But Team Talk now reckons that Middlesbrough are favourites after suggesting that Pulis fancies his chances of “pushing through” a loan deal for the 24-year-old, who’s valued at £5 million.
Powell, who is out of contract next summer, has enjoyed a brilliant start to the Championship season with the Latics, scoring three and setting up three in five league outings so far.
You can see why the likes of Celtic and the Whites are reportedly interested.
If he joins Boro this week, Powell, who spent four years on Manchester United’s books until 2016, could potentially wind up making his debut against Leeds on Friday as Pulis’s side visit Elland Road in a top-of-the-table Championship clash.
United are above the North-East side on goal difference at the moment.
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